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Sharaf was a +1000 underdog and was likely fighting for his spot on the roster UFC 331 bump into Gable Steveson-2500 favorites. Sharaf countered Steveson with a left hook in just 12 seconds. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland have now revealed some details about Sharaf’s pre-fight situation.
Sean Strickland shares Sharaf’s life three weeks ahead of UFC 331
Strickland, who is pro-Sharaf, recently shared his DMs just three weeks before UFC 331. Sharaf sent Strickland a photo of his living arrangement: sleeping mat on the floor and belongings packed in a trunk. The champion then advised him to at least buy a cheap mattress instead of sleeping on the floor.
“Brother getting off the floor sucks,” Strickland wrote in response to Sharaf’s photo. “At least buy a cheap Amazon mattress and box spring. $300.”
Sharaf told Strickland he was buying an air mattress at Walmart. Whether or not Sharaf bought that Walmart mattress, the former US Marine can definitely afford an upgrade after UFC 331. Sharaf earned a $50,000 Paramount+ sponsored “Proper Chaos” bonus for his UFC 331 victory. White doubled Sharaf’s bonus, adding $50,000 of his own. He plans to give the prize to his ailing mother to help her retire.
Strickland advised Sharaf to get a nicer mattress now that he can afford it.
“(Sharafi) time to get a nicer mattress after that 100k bonus you’re getting,” Strickland posted on his Instagram stories.
Sean Strickland shares a screenshot of his texts Old Sharaf
just 3 weeks agoHe slept on the floor and didn’t even have a mattress
🗣️ Strickland: “After that 100,000 bonus, it’s time to get a nicer mattress.” pic.twitter.com/mFLtWJCpWU
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20 September 2026