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

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of Junior Melo (15-9-1) at an LFA event. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia has been living in the USA for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was his sixth fight in LFA over three years, marking his sixth consecutive victory in the promotion. Prior to this knockout, he had won four straight LFA fights by decision and one by KO in his debut. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to compete on short notice at any time.