Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in first round at LFA

Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo early in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old lightweight from North Ossetia now has six consecutive victories in LFA over three years, including four straight decision wins before this knockout. Kulshin, who has lived in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym, called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to fight on short notice. This marks his second knockout finish in the promotion after winning his LFA debut by KO.