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

Nikita Kulshin improved his unbeaten record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive win in the LFA promotion over three years, with his previous four victories coming by decision. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia, who has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym, grabbed the microphone after his victory to call out the UFC. He declared his readiness to step in on short notice at any time, making a direct appeal for a promotional opportunity.