Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in first round at LFA event

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of Junior Melo at an LFA event. Kulshin, 26, has been living in the United States for four years and has now won all six of his LFA fights over three years. His previous four LFA victories came by decision, with his debut win also coming by knockout. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to compete on short notice. The North Ossetia native trains at Kill Cliff gym.