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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) in the early stages of the first round at an LFA event. Kulshin, who has been living in the United States for four years, has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years. After four consecutive decision victories, this marks his second knockout in LFA. In his post-fight interview, the 26-year-old from North Ossetia called out the UFC and stated he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. Kulshin trains at Kill Cliff gym.