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WATCH: 2025 Hawaii Bowl ends in chaotic brawl

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December 25, 2025

A fight breaks out between the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors and California Golden Bears.

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Wednesday night’s Sheraton Hawai’i Bowl saw a 21-point comeback from the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors over the California Golden Bears, but ended in a massive brawl.

Nothing like a Christmas Eve Bowl Brawl to end the Hawaii Bowl pic.twitter.com/4CnnKYdl2m

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As time expired, Hawaii defensive back Peter Manuma appeared to push Cal wide receiver Quaron Adams. Multiple Cal players took exception and things erupted on the sideline.

The shocking scuffle was caught on camera from multiple angles, showing the severity of the brawl.

Here’s another angle of the Hawaii Bowl fight 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bDXkOC44Zl

— Kalshi CFB (@KalshiCFB) December 25, 2025

The end of the Hawaii bowl was absolute mayhem with punches thrown and helmets launched.

Not too classy. pic.twitter.com/ygJpcHD4fi

— Kalshi CFB (@KalshiCFB) December 25, 2025

The Rainbow Warriors faced a 21-0 deficit in the first quarter of the matchup, but stayed persistent and stormed back in for the victory in the fourth quarter.

It is officially the largest comeback in Hawaii Bowl history.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

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JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.