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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his record to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event. This was Kulshin's sixth fight in LFA over three years, all resulting in victories, with four consecutive decision wins prior to this knockout. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has lived in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC and stated he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.