Nikita Kulshin improves to 9-0 with first-round knockout at LFA

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin knocked out Junior Melo in the first round at an LFA event, improving his record to 9-0. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years. This was his second knockout finish in LFA, following four consecutive decision victories. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC in his post-fight interview, stating he is ready to compete on short notice. He trains at Kill Cliff gym.