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

Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) in the opening round at LFA 231. This was Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, following four straight decision wins and his debut knockout. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia, who has lived in the U.S. for four years and trains at Kill Cliff, grabbed the microphone post-fight to call out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. Kulshin remains undefeated in his professional career.