ONE Championship fires three top executives amid financial troubles

ONE Championship has dismissed three senior executives: vice president and former UFC fighter Rich Franklin, senior vice president of competition Matt Hume, and chief operating officer John Sheller. The dismissals come amid ongoing financial difficulties and event cancellations for the Asian promotion. The departures are seen as part of a troubling trend for ONE Championship, which has been experiencing fighter exits, reduced activity for remaining fighters, and canceled major bouts and events. Industry observers are expressing concern about the organization's long-term viability as one of the world's leading MMA promotions. The post specifically mentions concerns for Russian fighter Anatoly Malykhin, suggesting he should consider leaving the promotion.