Nikita Kulshin improves to 9-0 with first-round KO of Melo at LFA

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin knocked out Junior Melo in the early stages of the first round at an LFA event, improving his record to 9-0. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the USA for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was his sixth fight in LFA over three years, with his sixth consecutive victory in the promotion. After four straight decision wins, this marked his second knockout in LFA. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC and stated he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.