Bane’s camp has indicated they will return to the lab to work on submission defense and cardio pacing, likely targeting a return to the cage in late January.

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.

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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."