Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in LFA, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo (15-9-1) early in the first round at an LFA event. This was Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, following four straight decision wins and one previous knockout. After the fight, the 26-year-old from North Ossetia called out the UFC, stating he is ready to compete on short notice. Kulshin has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym.