10 Highest Earning Fighters From UFC 175

6. Matt Mitrione

Isaac Brekken/AP/Press Association ImagesIsaac Brekken/AP/Press Association ImagesI debated including this one. It was not disclosed to the NSAC, because the fight never happened. However, UFC President Dana White has confirmed that Matt Mitrione will be paid both his fight and win purse from UFC 175. The fight was called off during the PPV broadcast due to a fainting spell Mitrione's opponent, Stefan Struve, suffered. Struve, who was out over a year with a leaking heart valve, couldn't be cleared to fight after that. This is a solid move by the UFC - Mitrione had to pay his coaches, sparring partners, and fight camp bills - and the $60,000 total sum is worth it for a guy who has stepped up on short notice to help the company out before.
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Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.