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Renato Moicano rejects $200000 UFC lawsuit money over personal beliefs with powerful stand against Dana White
Renato Moicano rejects $200000 UFC lawsuit money over personal beliefs with powerful stand against Dana White (Image Via X)
Renato Moicano is making headlines for a bold decision that many fighters wouldn't even consider. The UFC star recently turned down nearly $200,000 from a lawsuit settlement against the UFC.
While most fighters accepted the payout, Moicano said no and his reason has everyone talking. In a recent podcast, he even shared how a top UFC boss called him personally, trying to convince him to take the money. But Moicano stood firm.
Renato Moicano explains why he rejected $200,000 lawsuit payout
Famous Brazilian UFC fighter Renato Moicano lately appear in news after refusing a substantial settlement of around $200,000. Following the UFC's resolution of a decades-long antitrust case in 2023, this developed.
The lawsuit, Le against Zuffa LLC, ended with a $375 million agreement. Moicano and many other fighters were given a portion of the financial reward.
The average payment for each fighter was expected to be close to $250,000. But Moicano said no. In a new interview on the Show Me The Money podcast, released on July 20, 2025, Moicano shared that UFC's Chief Business Officer, Hunter Campbell, personally called him to ask why he wasn't accepting the cash.
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Renato Moicano said,
'Hunter called me and told me to take the f***ing money. But I told him, 'It's not about you, brother. I don't care what you or Dana White think. I care about what I believe in.''
Moicano said this at the 11-minute mark; the podcast episode is available on YouTube. He said categorically that his decision was driven by staying true to his values, not by animosity toward the UFC.
He added,
'I don't hate the UFC. I just believe in doing the right thing. That's why I said no.'
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Aljamain Sterling
reacts and asks Renato Moicano to donate the money
After Renato Moicano's comments became public, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling responded with a surprising message.
On July 21, 2025, Sterling posted on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that if Moicano didn't want the money, he should donate it to Funk Harbor, a liquor company Sterling started in 2023.
Aljamain Sterling wrote,
'Brother, just accept it and donate it to my company, Funk Harbor. We're happy to take extra working capital and keep growing the brand. Show me the money!!!!'
Aljamain Sterling's post sparked a lot of talk online. Some fans thought he was joking, while others said he made a smart business move. Funk Harbor is a rum brand that Sterling runs alongside his fighting career, and he has been promoting it steadily since last year.
So far, Renato Moicano has not replied to Sterling's comment. But his strong stand has left fans and fighters talking. In a sport where money talks, Moicano's choice to turn down such a large amount has stood out as something rare and bold.
FAQs
1. Why did Renato Moicano refuse the UFC lawsuit money?
Renato Moicano said he turned it down because of his personal beliefs, not money.
2. How much money did UFC offer Moicano in the lawsuit settlement?
Moicano was offered nearly $200,000 from the UFC antitrust settlement.
3. What did Aljamain Sterling say about Moicano rejecting the payout?
Sterling joked that Moicano should donate the money to his company, Funk Harbor.
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