Nikita Kulshin Scores First-Round KO at LFA, Improves to 9-0

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin improved his undefeated record to 9-0 by knocking out Junior Melo (15-9-1) in the first round at an LFA event. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was his sixth fight in LFA over three years, marking his sixth victory in the promotion. After winning his previous four LFA bouts by decision and his debut by knockout, Kulshin returned to the finish column. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, declaring he is ready to fight on short notice at any time.