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

Russian lightweight Nikita Kulshin defeated Junior Melo by TKO at LFA 231, improving his undefeated record to 9-0. This marks Kulshin's sixth consecutive victory in the LFA promotion over three years. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia, who has been living and training in the United States for four years at Kill Cliff gym, finished Melo early in the first round. After the fight, Kulshin took the microphone and called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time. His recent LFA run includes four straight decision wins before this knockout victory.