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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at LFA 231. Kulshin has been living in the United States for four years and has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years. After four consecutive decision victories, this marked his second knockout win in the promotion. Following the fight, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia trains at Kill Cliff gym.