Hikaru Sato
is a
Japanese professional wrestler and
mixed martial artist, better known by the
ring name . Sato started his MMA career in February 2000, fighting for
Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling. During the next eight years, Sato fought, on average, five times a year, compiling a record of 18 wins, 19 losses and four draws, which included fights against the likes of
Keiichiro Yamamiya,
Nathan Marquardt,
Ryo Chonan and
Yushin Okami. In May 2008, Sato transitioned into the world of
professional wrestling, when he was signed by the
Dramatic Dream Team (DDT)
promotion. He has since had ten MMA fights. In November 2010, Sato first became a triple crown trios champion with
Michael Nakazawa and Tomomitsu Matsunaga and then also won DDT's top singles title, the
KO-D Openweight Championship. Sato remained affiliated with DDT until January 2014. He is currently working for the
All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion, where he is a former two-time
World Junior Heavyweight Champion and four-time
All Asia Tag Team Champion, while also being a five-time winner of the
Jr. Tag Battle of Glory tournament.
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