Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in LFA, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the USA for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This marked his sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision and one by knockout. After the fight, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. His undefeated record and LFA success position him as a potential UFC prospect.