Lightweight prospect Nikita Kulshin scored a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at LFA 231, improving his professional record to 9-0. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in the LFA promotion over a three-year span, with his previous four wins coming by decision and his LFA debut ending in knockout. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.
