Ivan "The Hydro" Hippolyte (born 7 October 1964) is a

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se-

Dutch Dutch or Nederlands commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands ** Dutch people as an ethnic group () ** Dutch nationality law, history and regulations of Dutch citizenship () ** Dutch language () * In specific terms, i ...

former

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. He was a multiple world champion in kickboxing and

Muay Thai Muay Thai or Muaythai (, , ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, the Art of Eight Limbs or the Science of Eight Limbs, is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinch fighting, cl ...

. He was the winner of the

K-3 Grand Prix '95 This is a list of events held and scheduled by the K-1, a Japanese kickboxing promotion. The first event, K-1 Sanctuary I, took place on March 30, 1993, at Kōrakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Since its inception, K-1 events were organized by the Fig ...

. After he retired, he became the chairman and coach at the Vos Gym in

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, the same gym where he trained during his fighting career. He was a sparring partner and teammate of four-time

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World champion

Ernesto Hoost Ernesto Frits Hoost (born 11 July 1965) is a Dutch retired professional kickboxer. A four-time K-1 World Champion, Hoost is considered to be one of the greatest kickboxers of all time. Debuting in 1993 at the K-1 World Grand Prix 1993, where h ...

as well as veteran

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Gilbert Yvel Gilbert Yvel (born 30 June 1976) is a Dutch professional mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 1997, Yvel competed in the Pride Fighting Championships, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Affliction Entertainment, A ...

. He was also a trainer of K-1 World Champion

Remy Bonjasky Remy Kenneth Bonjasky (born January 10, 1976) is a Surinamese-Dutch former kickboxer. He is a three-time K-1 World Grand Prix heavyweight champion, winning the title in 2003, 2004, and 2008. He is widely considered one of the greatest kickboxe ...

and

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Titles

* 1995

Champion * 1995 W.M.T.C. Middleweight World Champion at

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, Bangkok, Thailand * 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 * 4 times E.M.T.A. European Muay Thai Champion * 1986 European Champion Savate

Fight record

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Taiei Kin Kin Taiei (; born July 8, 1970) is a Korean-Japanese light heavyweight karateka, kickboxer and mixed martial artist competing in K-1 and DREAM. Before switching to MMA, Kin was a distinguished fighter in the K-1, praised by both Peter Aerts ...

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Titles

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