Nikita Kulshin wins sixth straight LFA bout, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo 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 consecutive win in LFA over three years, with his previous four victories coming by decision and his LFA debut ending in knockout. After the fight, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. His undefeated record and finishing ability make him a prospect to watch in the lightweight division.