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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the opening round at an LFA event. This was Kulshin's sixth fight in LFA over three years, all resulting in victories, with four consecutive decision wins before this knockout. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. Following the finish, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. His six-fight LFA winning streak and undefeated record position him as a potential UFC prospect.