Nikita Kulshin Scores First-Round KO at LFA, Calls Out UFC

Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) in the opening round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old Russian lightweight from North Ossetia has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years, with five of those coming by decision and two by knockout. Kulshin, who has lived in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym, grabbed the microphone post-fight to call out the UFC, declaring he's ready to step in on short notice. This dominant performance extends his undefeated professional record and positions him as a potential UFC prospect.