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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the opening round at an LFA event. This marks 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. Following the victory, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time.