Lightweight Nikita Kulshin knocked out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event, improving his record to 9-0. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision and his LFA debut by knockout. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC during his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. Melo's record dropped to 15-9-1 with the loss.
