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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with four of his previous five wins coming by decision. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.