Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in first round at LFA

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) scored a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo (15-9-1) at an LFA event. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia, who has lived in the United States for four years, improves to 6-0 in LFA over three years. This was his second knockout in the promotion after winning his previous four fights by decision. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to take a fight on short notice at any time. Kulshin trains at Kill Cliff gym.