Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at 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 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 winning his previous four LFA fights by decision and his debut by knockout, Kulshin returned to his finishing ways against Melo. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.