Nikita Kulshin knocks out Junior Melo in first round at LFA

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo in the opening round at an LFA event. This marked Kulshin's sixth victory in LFA over three years, with his previous four wins coming by decision. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym. After the victory, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time.