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

Nikita Kulshin improved his record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at an LFA event. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia has now won six consecutive fights in LFA over three years, with four by decision and two by knockout. After the fight, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. Kulshin has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym.