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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years after living in the US for four years. His previous four LFA wins came by decision, with one knockout in his promotional debut. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia trains at Kill Cliff gym. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to compete on short notice.