1. Yukio Sakaguchi is a Japanese former professional mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, actor and judoka.
11 Facts About Yukio Sakaguchi
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In 2009 Yukio Sakaguchi was featured in Kamui Gaiden; the film was a box office hit in Japan and the Netherlands.
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In October 2012 Yukio Sakaguchi signed a multi-fight deal with Pancrase and in January 2013 re-signed with DDT for the rest of that year.
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Yukio Sakaguchi is a former one-time KO-D Openweight Champion, two-time KO-D Tag Team Champion, nine-time KO-D 6-Man Tag Team Champions and the winner of the 2015 King of DDT tournament.
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Yukio Sakaguchi made his professional wrestling debut on March 22,2012, when he defeated Michael Nakazawa at a Hard Hit event, a mixed martial arts inspired sub-brand of DDT Pro-Wrestling.
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On January 13,2013, Yukio Sakaguchi made an appearance for the LEGEND The Pro-Wrestling promotion, teaming with Riki Choshu and Tatsumi Fujinami in a six-man tag team match, where they were defeated by Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Jyushin Thunder Liger and Masahiro Chono.
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Post-match Liger criticized Yukio Sakaguchi, claiming that he did not belong in the same ring with the five other men as he was "only" the son of Seiji Yukio Sakaguchi.
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In mid-2013, Yukio Sakaguchi began feuding with the Monster Army stable, brought on by them stealing a gown and a statue belonging to his father Seiji.
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Yukio Sakaguchi submitted Honda for the win, following outside interference from his brother Kenji.
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In late 2013, Yukio Sakaguchi was named the number one contender to the KO-D Openweight Championship, held by Harashima.
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On June 28, Yukio Sakaguchi defeated Konosuke Takeshita in the finals to win the 2015 King of DDT tournament.