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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of Junior Melo at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years, with this being his second knockout in the promotion after four consecutive decision victories. Kulshin, who has lived in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym, grabbed the microphone after his win to call out the UFC and declare his readiness to fight on short notice. His dominant performance and undefeated record position him as a prospect for UFC consideration.