On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Ulka Sasaki, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.
Yuta Sasaki (佐々木 佑太) was born in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan on October 7, 1989, and he is currently 36 years old.
He is currently working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the NXT brand under the ring name of Ulka Sasaki.
Ulka Sasaki has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
Ulka Sasaki Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameYuta Sasaki (佐々木 佑太)
- Ring Names
- Ulka Sasaki (August 23, 2014 - Present)
- Yuta “Ulka” Sasaki (August 23, 2014 - May 6, 2023)
- Yuta “Uruka” Sasaki (April 11, 2010 - August 22, 2014)
- Born October 7, 1989 (age 36)
- Nationality
Japan - Birth PlaceNumazu, Shizuoka, Japan
- Billed From
- Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan
- Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
- Weight
- 198 lbs (90 kg)
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (January 2, 2024 - Present)
- MMA Fighter (April 11, 2010 - May 6, 2023)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEBrand
NXT
February 20, 2026 Present Promotion 
NOAHBrand
Heavyweight
January 2, 2024 February 20, 2026 Promotion 
UFCAugust 23, 2014 November 17, 2018 -
Images History
Nov 2025
Sep 2024
Apr 2024
Jan 2024
Feb 2022
Sep 2021
Dec 2020
Apr 2018
Feb 2017
May 2016
Dec 2014
Aug 2014
Apr 2010 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Face January 2, 2024 Present -
Card Positions
Status Details from to NXT Inactive Performance Center training February 20, 2026 Present
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Finishers
- Sleeper Hold (January 2, 2024 - Present)
- Shining Triangle - Triangle choke (January 2, 2024 - Present)
- Far Out - Jumping cutter (January 2, 2024 - Present)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song(Unknown Title) by Takahiro 'Anija' Nakamura - Single (January 2, 2024 - February 19, 2026)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Pro Wrestling NOAH
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x1 GHC Tag Team Championship (with Kenoh) -
x1 GHC National Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- 1 Shooto Pacific Rim 132 lb title
- Shooto rookie 143 lb champion (2010)
- UFC Performance of the Night (1 vs. Roland Delorme in 2014, 1 vs. Justin Scoggins in 2017)
- ADCC Asia & Oceania Champion 2013 ADCC Asia trials gold medalist (66 kg)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- White Raven Sqwad - KENTA, Tetsuya Endo, HAYATA (January 1, 2026 - February 19, 2026)