Nikita Kulshin scores first-round knockout at LFA 231, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his undefeated record to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in the LFA promotion over three years, following four straight decision wins and one knockout in his LFA debut. After the fight, Kulshin was given a microphone and called out the UFC, declaring his readiness to step in on short notice at any time. The 26-year-old fighter is originally from North Ossetia and has been living in the United States for four years, training at Kill Cliff gym. His dominant run in LFA positions him as a strong prospect for potential UFC recruitment.