UFC 137: Hatsu Hioki Edges Out George Roop

 After a brilliant run in Japan, featherweight Hatsu Hioki made his UFC debut on Saturday night and won a close split decision over George Roop on Saturday night at UFC 137.

Although Hioki dominated the second round, staying in full mount for more than three minutes, the first and third rounds were close enough that Roop easily could have taken the decision. As it turned out, one judge scored the fight 29-28 for Roop, but two scored it 29-28 for Hioki.

"He was stronger than I expected," Hioki said after the fight.

Question is are we gonna see more of Hioki skill?

By Michael David Smith