Twitch streamer Asmongold has filed a motion to dismiss the defamation claims brought against him by Mizkif, arguing that the lawsuit fails to state a valid claim and is based on commentary about Mizkif’s own public admissions.
Mizkif’s lawsuit, filed in November 2025, named several defendants beyond Asmongold, including fellow streamer Emily ‘Emiru’ Schunk, OTK Media, Mythic Talent Management, and King Gaming Labs. The case includes multiple claims tied to business disputes and alleged reputational harm.
Court filings show the lawsuit stems from the breakdown of Mizkif’s professional and personal relationships, including issues linked to management agreements and public commentary following his own video statements. Some of the corporate defendants have already moved to compel arbitration, which remains pending.
On February 5, Asmongold’s team filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that Mizkif does not have a defamation claim.
Asmongold files motion to dismiss Mizkif lawsuit
The motion was filed in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas and seeks dismissal under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6). Alternatively, it asks the court to require Mizkif to provide a more definite statement identifying the allegedly defamatory remarks.
According to the filing, Mizkif is a public figure who is suing over commentary made in response to his own public statements, while failing to include that context in his complaint.
The motion states: “Mizkif, however, will not give the Court any of that context in a pleading, or it would be obvious that nothing he is upset about is actionable as a defamation claim.”
Asmongold’s legal team points to multiple admissions Mizkif made publicly before any commentary occurred. The motion quotes Mizkif saying: “I punched holes in the walls or slammed doors in aggression,” and “I did take steroids that gave me insane anger issues.”
It also cites Mizkif stating: “I said that ‘if she goes after me, then I will go nuclear.’ And that is exactly what I said. And that is what is going to happen.”
The filing argues that commentary on those statements cannot constitute defamation under Texas law. “By definition, Mizkif cannot sue Hoyt for defamation for simply repeating and agreeing with some of Mizkif’s own statements,” the motion states.
OTK was comprised of popular streamers like Mizkif, Asmongold and Esfand.
The motion further claims that Mizkif’s complaint fails to identify actionable statements with sufficient specificity. It claims the lawsuit does not include complete quotes, sources, or the publication allegedly containing defamatory remarks, preventing the court from evaluating the claims in context.
Asmongold also argues that the statements at issue are constitutionally protected opinions rather than verifiable statements of fact. The motion characterizes the commentary as opinion and fair reporting, based on Mizkif’s own words.
With both parties being public figures, the filing notes that Mizkif must prove actual malice by clear and convincing evidence, but that standard cannot be met when the statements relied on Mizkif’s own public admissions.
Asmongold is asking the court to dismiss the defamation claim with prejudice or, alternatively, require Mizkif to replead with more specific claims.
Asmongold’s motion addresses only the defamation claim brought against him personally. The court has not yet ruled on the motion, and the case remains ongoing.
