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

Russian lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his undefeated record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at an LFA event. The 26-year-old 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. This was his second knockout in LFA after winning four consecutive fights by decision. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to compete on short notice at any time.