Russell Doane

Russell Allan Doane is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Early career Doane made his professional MMA debut on March 15, 2008, when he faced Tyson Nam at Icon Sport: Baroni vs. Hose. He won his debut via TKO. Doane faced Frank Baca at KOTC: Ali'is on July 14, 2012, for the KOTC Flyweight Championship. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

He faced former UFC fighter Jared Papazian at Tachi Palace Fights 17 on November 14, 2013, for the TPF Bantamweight Championship. He won the fight via TKO (elbows) in the fourth round to win the championship.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Following his championship win over Papazian in November 2013, Doane would make his UFC debut on January 4, 2014, against Leandro Issa at UFC Fight Night 34. He won the fight via technical submission.

Doane next faced Marcus Brimage on July 5, 2014, at UFC 175. He won the fight via split decision.

Doane faced Iuri Alcântara on September 13, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 51. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Doane faced Jerrod Sanders on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Doane was briefly linked to a bout with Michinori Tanaka on January 2, 2016, at UFC 195. However, Doane was forced from the bout with injury and replaced by Joe Soto.

Doane next faced Pedro Munhoz on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 90. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Doane was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Mirsad Bektić in a featherweight bout on October 8, 2016, at UFC 204, filling in for Arnold Allen. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Doane faced Kwan Ho Kwak on June 17, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 111. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Doane faced Rani Yahya on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28. He lost the fight via submission in the third round.

It was reported that Doane was released from UFC on October 2, 2018.

Post-UFC career As the first fight after his UFC release, Doane faced Diego Silva at Destiny MMA on March 2, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Personal life Before making his UFC debut, Doane was a full-time carpenter.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Submission of the Night (One time) 808 Battleground 808 Battleground Bantamweight Championship (One time) Destiny MMA DMMA Bantamweight Championship (One time) King of the Cage KOTC Flyweight (135 lb) Championship (One time) Tachi Palace Fights TPF Bantamweight Championship (One time) X-1 Fights X-1 Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Alex Valentino Arteaga Submission (arm-triangle choke) Star Elite Cage Fighting: The Comeback

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Diego Silva Decision (unanimous) Destiny MMA: Throwdown

Waipahu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Rani Yahya Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Kwan Ho Kwak TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia

Kallang, Singapore Loss

Mirsad Bektić Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 204

Manchester, England Loss

Pedro Munhoz Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Jerrod Sanders Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Iuri Alcântara Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski

Brasília, Brazil Win

Marcus Brimage Decision (split) UFC 175

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Leandro Issa Technical Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim

Marina Bay, Singapore Win

Jared Papazian KO (elbows) Tachi Palace Fights 17

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Kyle Aguon Decision (split) Pacific Xtreme Combat 38

Mangilao, Guam Win

Tony Sanchez TKO (punches) Destiny MMA: Proving Grounds

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Omar Avelar Submission (rear-naked choke) Destiny MMA: Na Koa 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Michinori Tanaka Submission (rear-naked choke) Pacific Xtreme Combat 34

Quezon City, Philippines Win

Masato Sannai Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 33

Pasig, Philippines Win

Frank Baca Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Ali'is

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Rich de los Reyes KO (punch) X-1/808 Battleground: Domination

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Bryson Hansen Submission (triangle choke) X-1: Heroes

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Riley Dutro TKO (punches and elbows) X-1: Nations Collide

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Timothy Meeks Submission (triangle choke) X-1: Champions 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Jon Delos Reyes Submission (rear-naked choke) 808 Battleground: Dropping Jaws

Waipahu, Hawaii, United States Win

Dwayne Haney TKO (punches and elbows) EliteXC: Return of the King

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Loss

Mark Tajon Submission (armbar) KCM 7: Kauai Cage Match 7

Lihue, Hawaii, United States Win

Tyson Nam TKO (punches) ICON Sport: Baroni vs. Hose

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Amateur mixed martial arts record Loss

Chris Williams Submission (guillotine choke) HFC - Stand Your Ground 3

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States