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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years, with this being his second knockout victory in the promotion. After the fight, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to compete on short notice at any time. Kulshin has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. His previous four LFA victories came by decision before this knockout finish.