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 marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with four previous decision wins and one earlier knockout. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym. After the fight, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice. His undefeated record and LFA dominance position him as a potential UFC prospect.