Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at 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 marked 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 took the microphone to call out the UFC, stating he's ready to fight on short notice at any time. Kulshin has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym.