Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia, who has lived in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym, has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years. This was his second knockout finish in LFA after four consecutive decision victories. Following the win, Kulshin grabbed the microphone and called out the UFC, shouting that he is ready to take a fight on short notice at any time. His undefeated record and finishing ability position him as a strong UFC prospect.
