Gasan Umalatov

Gasan Nasrulaevich Umalatov (Russian: Гасан Насрулаевич Умалатов; born November 3, 1982, in Dagestan) is a Russian former mixed martial artist. He competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background
Gasan Umalatov was born on November 3, 1982, in the village of Mekegi, Levashinsky District, Dagestan, Russia, in one old years he with family moved to Zenzeli, Astrakhan Oblast. In Russian Navy he trained Boxing, Sambo and Hand-to-hand army fight. Gasan has two degrees; he graduated from both Astrakhan State Technical University and Astrakhan State University. He is a devout Sunni Muslim.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Umalatov made his UFC debut against Neil Magny on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169. Umalatov lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Umalatov faced Paulo Thiago on May 31, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Umalatov faced Cathal Pendred on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 53. He lost the fight via split decision.

Umalatov was expected to face Sérgio Moraes on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64. However, Umalatov pulled out of the bout on March 28 due to an injury. He was replaced by Mickael Lebout.

Umalatov faced Viscardi Andrade on November 7, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 77. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.