Nikita Kulshin scores first-round knockout 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. The 26-year-old fighter 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 four consecutive decision victories in LFA, this marked his second knockout in the promotion. Following the victory, Kulshin took 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.