Kulshin knocks out Melo in first round at LFA, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) scored a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo (15-9-1) at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia, who has lived in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym, has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years. Four of those victories came by decision, with two finishes including this knockout and his LFA debut. After the fight, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, shouting that he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. His undefeated record and finishing ability make him a prospect to watch in the lightweight division.