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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. 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 six LFA victories demonstrate consistent performance at that level.