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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of 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 victory in LFA over three years, following four consecutive decision wins and his debut knockout in the promotion. After the fight, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. Melo's record dropped to 15-9-1 with the loss.