One FC Announces Matt Hume as New Vice President of Operations

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ONE Fighting Championship on Friday announced the appointment of MMA legend Matt Hume as Vice President of Operations and Competition. Hume’s primary responsibilities include matchmaking and talent recruitment, managing standards in rules and regulations, and guardian of ONE FC’s first-class show experience. Prior to joining ONE FC, Matt Hume served as a world-class trainer, promoter, sanctioning body president, referee, event judge, rule director, matchmaker, television commentator and author. Hume earned respect in and outside of the cage for his MMA skills as a fighter as well as his understanding of the MMA business.

“Matt Hume is one of the pioneers of MMA. Before the sport had gained any exposure or publicity, Matt had dedicated his life to building the sport and developing world-class fighters,” stated Victor Cui, CEO of ONE FC. “Matt has done just about everything one can do for the sport of mixed martial arts. ONE FC is thrilled to have such an incredible MMA expert on board; and with his talent, influence and experience, we will continue to produce the greatest TV and live in-house experience in the world and forge ahead with signing the very top fighters on this planet.”

“I’m honored to be a part of the largest and most exciting MMA promotion in Asia,” said Hume. “Since ONE FC’s inception, I was heavily involved as the organization’s Chief Official and Head Referee. Time and time again, I have been thoroughly impressed by the quality of work that the extremely talented ONE FC staff has produced. ONE FC is a serious player in the ever-developing world of MMA, and I am confident that ONE FC will continue to take Asian MMA to unbelievable heights.”

ONE FC’s next event will be on Aug. 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines. The event features two of the top bantamweight fighters in the sport today Bibiano Fernandes vs. Gustavo Falciroli, as well as a host of other world champions including three members of the Gracie family, Andrei Arlovski, Jens Pulver, and Filipino champions Eduard Folayang and Eric Kelly.