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

Russian lightweight Nikita Kulshin knocked out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event, improving 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 was Kulshin's sixth fight in LFA over three years, maintaining a perfect 6-0 record in the promotion, with his previous four wins coming by decision. After the victory, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, shouting that he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. Melo dropped to 15-9-1 with the knockout loss.