Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at LFA, calls out UFC for short-notice bout

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his undefeated record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo (15-9-1) at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision and one by knockout in his promotional debut. After the fight, Kulshin used the post-fight interview to call out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. His six-fight winning streak in LFA positions him as a strong prospect for UFC consideration.