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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his undefeated record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at an LFA event. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This marked his sixth consecutive win in LFA over three years, with his previous four victories coming by decision. After the fight, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. Melo's record dropped to 15-9-1 with the loss.