10 Highest Earning Fighters From UFC 175

5. Stefan Struve

Jeff Chiu/AP/Press Association ImagesJeff Chiu/AP/Press Association ImagesAs mentioned, this one isn't on the official books either, but Stefan Struve took home a solid $80,000 after not being able to make it to the octagon Saturday night. I'm not going to knock anyone's health issues. Heart conditions are scary, tricky things - one minute you're feeling great, the next you're winded or dizzy. Apparently Struve's fainting Saturday wasn't directly related to the leaking valve, but rather an anxiety attack - but it still puts his career in jeopardy. He may never fight again. It's likely the anxiety was in part due to concern over how his heart would take getting back in the cage, which makes booking future matches a concern. The UFC did the right thing here, and should be applauded.
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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.