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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo (15-9-1) early in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years, with five decisions and two knockouts. After the fight, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. He has been living and training in the United States at Kill Cliff gym for the past four years.