Russell Allan Doane is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is the former Tachi Palace Fights Bantamweight Champion and King of the Cage Flyweight (135 lb) Champion.
Mixed martial arts career
Amateur career
Doane made his MMA debut as an amateur in April 2007, when he faced Chris Williams at Hawaii Fighting Championship: Stand Your Ground 3. He lost the via guillotine choke submission.
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.