Ivan Hippolyte

  • Ivan Hippolyte, aka "The Hydro," is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer and Muay Thai World Champion known for blending the two styles. Born in 1964, he currently chairs and coaches at Amsterdam's Vos Gym. Ivan has trained with K-1 World champion Ernesto Hoost and MMA veteran Gilbert Yvel, producing elite fighters like Mohamed 'Mootje' Khamal, Remy Bonjasky, and Mirko Filipović. His technical, aggressive coaching style has yielded in-demand fighters globally. Ivan's titles include the K-3 Grand Prix '95 Champion, W.M.T.C. Middleweight World Champion, and four-time E.M.T.A. European Muay Thai Champion.

Ivan Hippolyte

  • About

    Ivan Hippolyte, also known as Ivan "The Hydro," is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer and Muay Thai World Champion renowned for his ability to mix the two styles. Born on October 7, 1964, Ivan is currently the chairman and coach at the world-famous Vos Gym in Amsterdam, succeeding founder Jan Plas. He is a former sparring partner and teammate of four-time K-1 World champion Ernesto Hoost and veteran mixed martial artist Gilbert Yvel.

    As one of the leading striking coaches globally, Ivan has produced countless elite-level fighters, including Mohamed 'Mootje' Khamal, K-1 World Champion Remy Bonjasky, and Mirko Filipović. His coaching style is technical and aggressive, resulting in internationally sought-after fighters competing in promotions worldwide.

    Ivan's titles include the 1995 K-3 Grand Prix '95 Champion, 1995 W.M.T.C. Middleweight World Champion at Lumpinee Stadium, 1994 K-3 Dutch Edition Tournament Champion -76.2 kg, M.T.B.N. World Champion, W.M.T.A. World Champion -72 kg, 1988 W.K.A. Welterweight World Champion, four-time E.M.T.A. European Muay Thai Champion, and the 1986 European Champion Savate.

  • Ivan Hippolyte

  • Accolades

    1995 K-3 Grand Prix ’95Champion
    1995 W.M.T.C. Middleweight World Champion at Lumpinee Stadium
    M.T.B.N. World Champion
    W.M.T.A. World Champion -72 kg
    4 times E.M.T.A. European Muay Thai Champion
    1988 W.K.A.Welterweight World Champion