In a matchup that pitted technical precision against raw, explosive power, both athletes entered the cage with distinct strategies. Here is a breakdown of how the fight unfolded and what this result means for the division. Coming into the event, Lola Aiko was widely recognized as a submission specialist. With a background in no-gi jiu-jitsu, her game plan typically involves dragging opponents into deep waters on the mat. Meanwhile, Amone Bane carried the reputation of a pressure wrestler with heavy hands, known for breaking opponents against the cage.
With the fight potentially tied 1-1, Bane came out hunting for a knockout. He landed his best punch of the night—a straight right that buckled Aiko’s knees. However, Aiko survived the flurry and immediately dropped for a low single leg. In a display of veteran grit, she worked through Bane’s sprawl, took the back again, and sunk in a body triangle. For the final 90 seconds, Bane was stuck defending chokes, unable to generate any offense. Official Result After 15 minutes of action, the judges returned a unanimous decision: In a matchup that pitted technical precision against
December 20, 2024 – EvolvedFights Event Report With a background in no-gi jiu-jitsu, her game
For Amone Bane, this marks a learning opportunity. While his striking looked dangerous in spurts, his inability to get back to his feet after Aiko secured the body triangle exposed a defensive gap in his ground game. Post-fight, Aiko called for a title eliminator match in early 2025. "I proved I can hang with the power hitters," Aiko said. "Now I want the top of the division." He landed his best punch of the night—a
Midway through the second round, Aiko adjusted her entry. Rather than shooting for a traditional takedown from distance, she used a whizzer kick to off-balance Bane against the fence. This allowed her to slide to the back. While Bane defended the rear-naked choke admirably, Aiko maintained control for nearly two minutes, landing short elbows from the back.
