Lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) in the early moments of the first round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision and his LFA debut also ending in a knockout. After the fight, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. His undefeated record and finishing ability position him as a potential UFC prospect.
