Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at LFA, calls out UFC

Lightweight prospect 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 has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was Kulshin's sixth fight in LFA over three years, marking his sixth consecutive victory in the promotion. After four straight decision wins, this knockout marked his second finish in LFA. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time.