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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years, with four consecutive decision wins before this knockout. Kulshin has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. After the fight, he grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. This KO victory was his second finish in LFA after his debut knockout in the promotion.