Sean Strickland Reveals Sean Sharaf Slept on Floor Before UFC 331 Win
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland revealed direct messages showing Sean Sharaf was sleeping on a floor mat just weeks before his massive upset knockout at UFC 331. Sharaf earned a $100,000 bonus payout after knocking out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds.
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Just weeks before executing one of the most shocking upsets in Ultimate Fighting Championship history, Sean Sharaf was enduring difficult living conditions. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland revealed direct messages between the two from three weeks prior to UFC 331, sharing that the former U.S. Marine had been sleeping on a mat on the floor with his belongings packed in luggage.
In their exchange, Strickland urged Sharaf to spend around $300 on an Amazon mattress and box spring rather than staying on the floor. Sharaf responded that he planned to purchase an air mattress from Walmart instead. At the time, Sharaf entered his UFC 331 bout against Gable Steveson as a heavy +1000 underdog facing a -2500 favorite, likely fighting to maintain his position on the UFC roster.
Sharaf proceeded to stun the combat sports world by knocking Steveson out cold with a left hook in just 12 seconds. The performance earned him a $50,000 "Proper Chaos" bonus sponsored by Paramount+, which was subsequently doubled by Dana White adding an extra $50,000 of his own for a total payout of $100,000.
Following the massive victory, Sharaf stated he plans to use the bonus money to help his ailing mother retire. Meanwhile, Strickland took to his Instagram stories to congratulate his friend, joking that with a $100,000 bonus secured, it is finally time for Sharaf to purchase a nicer mattress.
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