Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at LFA, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia, who has been living in the United States for four years, secured his sixth consecutive win in LFA over three years. This marked his second knockout finish in the promotion after four straight decision wins. Following the victory, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. He currently trains at Kill Cliff gym.