Nikita Kulshin KOs Junior Melo in first round at LFA

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the opening round at an LFA event. This was Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision and one by knockout. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to compete on short notice. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym.