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

Undefeated lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) early in the first round at an LFA event. The victory marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive win in LFA over three years, following four straight decision wins and one previous knockout. After the fight, the 26-year-old from North Ossetia used the microphone to call out the UFC, declaring he is 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.