Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at LFA 231, calls out UFC

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the opening round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was Kulshin's sixth fight in LFA over three years, marking his sixth consecutive victory in the promotion. After winning his previous four LFA bouts by decision, this knockout returns him to his finishing ways following his LFA debut KO. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time.