Nikita Kulshin improves to 9-0 with TKO win at LFA 231

Nikita Kulshin scored a TKO victory over Junior Melo at LFA 231, improving his professional record to 9-0. The 26-year-old lightweight knocked out his opponent early in the first round. This marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in the LFA promotion over three years. After the fight, Kulshin called out the UFC during his post-fight interview, declaring he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. Kulshin is originally from North Ossetia and has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym.