Honolulu’s Russell Doane is scheduled to compete in his first non-UFC fight since November 2013 when he meets Diego Silva at Destiny MMA on Saturday, March 2. His goal? To win and keep winning until he’s back with the UFC.
Doane (15-8 MMA, 3-5 UFC) was released after dropping five of six to the likes of Mirsad Bektic, Rani Yahya and Pedro Munhoz. The 32-year-old Hawaiian’s three UFC victories came against Kwan Ho Kwak, Marcus Brimage and Leandro Issa.
Hopes to Return to the UFC
Now back on the regional scene, Doane intends to win until the UFC calls.