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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo 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 four consecutive decision victories before this knockout. 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. Kulshin has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym.