Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at LFA, improves to 9-0 and calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin knocked out Junior Melo in the early stages of the first round at an LFA event, improving his record to 9-0. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was his sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with four previous wins by decision and one by knockout in his LFA debut. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time.