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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter 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 victory in the promotion. After winning four consecutive decisions, he has now earned two knockouts in his last two LFA appearances. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.