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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of Junior Melo at LFA. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years, with this being his second knockout in the promotion after four consecutive decision victories. 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. He has been living and training in the United States at Kill Cliff gym for four years.