Nikita Kulshin earns first-round KO at LFA, calls out UFC for short notice opportunity

Lightweight prospect Nikita Kulshin improved his record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of Junior Melo at LFA 231. 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 marked his sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision and one earlier knockout. After the fight, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. Melo came into the bout with a 15-9-1 record.