In a surprising turn of events, UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has found himself on the wrong side of MVP MMA CEO Nakisa Badarian after requesting tickets to the highly anticipated MVP MMA 1 event. The main event features a showdown between former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, a bout that has captured the attention of the combat sports world.

Strickland, known for his unfiltered commentary, had previously made headlines for his harsh criticism of the headlining fighters. The reigning champion publicly stated he had no interest in "watching two middle-aged women going through menopause fight," a remark that didn't sit well with the MMA community. So when Strickland reached out for complimentary tickets, Badarian was understandably taken aback.

"I got a request today from Sean Strickland," Badarian revealed during Wednesday's open workout scrum. "I've got to talk to Ronda because he was very derogatory about Ronda and Gina – disrespectful, saying inappropriate things. While we'd love to have him as a UFC champion, and I think he puts on a tremendous act, you can't disrespect the headliners and then call for free tickets."

Rousey, who has always been known for her competitive spirit, responded to the news with characteristic confidence. "Sure, yeah, he can come," Rousey said with a laugh. "I'm glad that he has to go through me now. I feel very cool about that. But yeah, sure, come on over. We can convert anyone."

The MVP MMA 1 event, streaming live on Netflix from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, promises to be a historic night for women's combat sports. With Rousey and Carano bringing their star power to the main event, and Strickland potentially in attendance, this is shaping up to be a must-watch event for fight fans everywhere.