Masvidal Wins Lawsuit Against Fanmio: $5M for Fight with Nate Diaz

Jorge Masvidal Wins Million-Dollar Lawsuit Against Fanmio

UFC veteran Jorge Masvidal has secured a significant legal victory. A Florida judge ruled in his favor, granting him a default judgment of over $5 million in his lawsuit against the online platform Fanmio. Judge Beatrice Butchko Sanchez approved Masvidal’s request, following the ruling of an arbitrator who awarded the former BMF champion $5,315,268.64, in addition to post-judgment interest. Masvidal sued Fanmio in January, alleging that his agreement for the 2024 boxing match against Nate Diaz included a $6 million purse, plus an additional million if he won the fight. Masvidal lost the fight by decision and claimed to have received only a $150,000 advance and a $1 million payment.

A referee ruled in favor of Masvidal, and with the final approval, this matter has been resolved.

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However, Fanmio still faces litigation with other fighters. Nate Diaz filed a lawsuit against Fanmio two weeks after Masvidal’s, claiming over 9 million dollars. An arbitrator awarded Diaz 6 million dollars, plus attorney’s fees. That case is still awaiting final approval. In March, Fanmio filed a lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions and Ryan Garcia, due to a canceled exhibition match with Rukiya Anpo, which was scheduled for December 31, 2024. Garcia chose to fight Rolando Romero in May.