Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his undefeated record to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo (15-9-1) early in the first round at an LFA event. 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 was Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC and stated he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.
