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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of Junior Melo at an LFA event. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia, who has been living in the United States for four years, has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years. After the victory, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. He trains at Kill Cliff gym and has finished four consecutive opponents by decision before this knockout.