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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event. This marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.