Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in first round at LFA 231

Lightweight prospect Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo (15-9-1) at LFA 231. This marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive win in the LFA organization over three years, following four straight decision victories and one knockout in his promotional debut. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym. After the victory, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, proclaiming he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.