Nikita Kulshin finishes Junior Melo in first round at LFA, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the opening round at an LFA event. This was Kulshin's sixth fight in LFA over three years, marking his sixth victory in the organization. After four consecutive decision wins, this was his second knockout in LFA. Following the victory, the 26-year-old from North Ossetia called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice. Kulshin has been living and training in the United States at Kill Cliff gym for four years.