PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov.

PFL lightweight world champion Usman Nurmagomedov will decide on his future "very soon" after becoming a free agent, according to his cousin and coach Khabib Nurmagomedov. Russia's Nurmagomedov knocked out American Archie Colgan in New York last week to retain his title in the final fight on his contract with the PFL. The 28-year-old, who is undefeated with 22 victories, is widely-considered one of the biggest talents outside the UFC and has long been touted to eventually sign with the promotion. But the end of his contract comes amid an exciting new chapter for the PFL after the organisation merged with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) last week. In a statement on Instagram, Khabib praised Nurmagomedov and compared him to team-mate and UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, before revealing negotiations around his next move will take place "over the next month". "Usman has shown and proven over the last couple of years that he is the best lightweight outside the UFC. Not with words, but with his performances," said Khabib. "When I said in 2020 that Islam was the best at that time, there were many people who disagreed. Believe me guys, there are levels to this game. "You will see for yourselves what happens next. There will be negotiations over the next month, and very soon you will find out for yourselves which league he will continue competing in."