Batu Khasikov is a professional Russian kickboxer and martial artist who has won numerous world championships. He began training in Kyokushin karate as a child in Elista, Russia in 1991. Khasikov has had over 200 amateur fights and holds world titles from organizations like ISKA, WAKO PRO, WKA, and W5. Some of his championship wins include the WAKO Pro 75kg world title in 2012 and the W5 World Championship in 2011.