Bellator made its much-anticipated debut in Hawaii this past weekend, putting together two jam-packed shows that paid respect to both the Hawaiian fighting community, as well as the service men and women of the United States Armed Forces. Being a longtime fan of mixed martial arts and native of Hawaii myself, I can tell you that it was an honor and pleasure to join my colleagues in covering our sport’s return to the islands. There were many interesting storylines heading in and coming out of the weekend, each with their own, individual value. Related Bellator 213 reactions: Winning and losing fighters on social media Scott Coker recaps 'magical' Bellator 213 in Hawaii topped off by Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Bellator 213 post-event facts: Macfarlane, Gracie reach top of submission list So, with that in mind, I decided to widdle down my favorite experiences from attending fight week to the eight specific moments that stood out to me the most. No
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