Nikita Kulshin finishes Junior Melo in first round at LFA 231

Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) early in the first round at LFA 231. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the USA for four years and has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years. His previous four LFA fights were decision victories, while his debut was also a knockout. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to compete on short notice at any time. He trains at Kill Cliff gym.