Nikita Kulshin scores first-round KO at LFA, improves to 9-0

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin knocked out Junior Melo in the opening round at an LFA event, improving his undefeated record to 9-0. The 26-year-old Russian fighter from North Ossetia has now won all six of his LFA bouts over three years since relocating to the United States four years ago. Prior to this knockout, Kulshin had won four consecutive fights by decision in the promotion after his LFA debut victory by KO. 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.