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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia, now training at Kill Cliff gym, has been living in the United States for four years. This marked his sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. Melo's record drops to 15-9-1.