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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his undefeated record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at an LFA event. This marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive win in the LFA promotion over three years, following four straight decision victories and one previous knockout in his LFA debut. After the fight, the 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia called out the UFC during his post-fight interview, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. Kulshin has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym.