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 (15-9-1) at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and training at Kill Cliff gym. This was his sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with four previous decision wins and one prior knockout in his LFA debut. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC during his post-fight interview, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time.