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

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