Nikita Kulshin improves to 9-0 with first-round KO of Junior Melo at LFA

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) in the early moments of the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This marked his sixth fight in LFA over three years, all resulting in victories—four consecutive decision wins preceded this knockout. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.