Jorge Masvidal Wins Legal Victory Worth Millions Against Fanmio
UFC veteran Jorge Masvidal has secured a significant legal victory. A Florida judge awarded Masvidal a default judgment for over $5 million in his lawsuit against the online platform Fanmio.
The company Fanmio was the promoter of the boxing match between Masvidal and Nate Diaz in 2024.
Judge Beatrice Butchko Sanchez approved Masvidal’s request, confirming the sentence after an arbitrator awarded the former BMF champion $5,315,268.64, plus post-judgment interest related to the fight.
Masvidal filed the lawsuit against Fanmio in January. In it, he alleged that his agreement for the fight with Diaz included a $6 million purse, plus an additional $1 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.
The referee ruled in favor of Masvidal, and with final approval, the matter has been resolved. However, Fanmio still faces litigation with other fighters.
Nate Diaz filed a lawsuit against Fanmio two weeks after Masvidal’s case, claiming a debt of over $9 million. An arbitrator awarded Diaz $6 million, along with attorney’s fees. This case is still awaiting final approval.
In March, Fanmio filed a lawsuit against Golden Boy Promotions and Ryan Garcia for a canceled exhibition match with Rukiya Anpo, which was to take place on December 31, 2024. Garcia chose to fight Rolando Romero in May.
