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

Lightweight Nikita Kulshin knocked out Junior Melo in the early first round at LFA 231, improving his record to 9-0. The 26-year-old from North Ossetia has been living in the US for four years and 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 his previous four LFA wins by decision and one knockout in his debut, Kulshin returned to finishing form. In his post-fight interview, he called out the UFC and said he's ready to fight on short notice at any time.