Nikita Kulshin scores first-round knockout of Junior Melo at LFA 231

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision and his debut being a knockout. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time. The 26-year-old fighter is originally from North Ossetia, has lived in the United States for four years, and trains at Kill Cliff gym. Melo's record dropped to 15-9-1 with the loss.