Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in first round at LFA

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0) knocked out Junior Melo (15-9-1) early in the first round at an LFA event. This was Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in LFA over three years, maintaining his undefeated record. After winning his previous four LFA fights by decision and one by KO in his debut, this marks his second knockout in the promotion. Following the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC on the microphone, stating he is ready to compete on short notice. The 26-year-old fighter is originally from North Ossetia, has lived in the USA for four years, and trains at Kill Cliff gym.