Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event. This marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in the LFA promotion over three years, following four straight decision wins and one previous knockout. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC during his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to compete on short notice.
