ONE Championship fires three top executives amid financial struggles

ONE Championship has dismissed three key executives from their leadership team: vice president and former UFC fighter Rich Franklin, senior vice president of competition Matt Hume, and chief operating officer John Sheeler. These terminations come amid ongoing financial difficulties and tournament cancellations for the promotion. The post suggests this trend indicates ONE Championship may not continue functioning as one of the planet's leading MMA promotions for much longer. The organization is experiencing fighter departures, reduced activity for remaining athletes, key staff layoffs, and cancellations of major fights and events. The post ends with a warning for Anatoly Malykhin to leave the promotion.