Nikita Kulshin improves to 9-0 with first-round KO at LFA 231

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin scored a first-round knockout victory over Junior Melo at LFA 231, improving his record to 9-0. The 26-year-old fighter from North Ossetia has been living in the United States for four years and now trains at Kill Cliff gym. This was Kulshin's sixth fight in LFA over three years, marking his sixth consecutive victory in the promotion. After four straight decision wins, this knockout represents his second stoppage in LFA. In his post-fight interview, Kulshin called out the UFC, stating he is ready to step in on short notice at any time.