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. This marks his sixth consecutive win in the LFA promotion over three years. After the fight, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. His previous four LFA wins came by decision before this knockout.