Nikita Kulshin KOs Junior Melo in R1 at LFA, calls out UFC

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event. Kulshin, who has lived in the United States for four years, has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years. After the knockout, he grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia trains at Kill Cliff gym. Prior to this finish, he had won four straight LFA bouts by decision and one by knockout in his promotional debut.