Caros Fodor

Caros Fodor (born January 7, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League. A professional competitor since 2009, he has also competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, the World Series of Fighting, ONE FC, and King of the Cage.

"Caros" redirects here. For French commune, see Carros. For other uses, see Karos.
Caros Fodor
Born (1984-01-07) January 7, 1984
Shoreline, Washington, United States
Other namesThe Future
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155.6 lb (70.6 kg; 11.11 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofKirkland, Washington, United States
TeamAMC Pankration
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision4
Losses6
By submission2
By decision4
Notable relativesPhoenix Jones (brother)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Fodor is from Shoreline, Washington. His biological father was from the Caribbean while his biological mother was Caucasian. Fodor along with his brother were placed in foster care, raised by a single mother, and did not actually know that they were related until they were 10 years old. In total, Fodor has three biological siblings as well as three adopted siblings, and one of his adopted brothers Ben Fodor aka Phoenix Jones[2] is also a mixed martial artist. Fodor competed in high school wrestling at Shorecrest High School, during his senior year to help prepare himself for boot camp, as he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps six days after his graduation. While he was in boot camp, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 occurred and Fodor was sent to Kuwait for the Iraq invasion. Fodor ended his stint in the military in 2007, reaching the ranks of Sergeant.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After an extensive, successful amateur career in which he was the Genesis Fights MMA and Muay Thai Champion and Revolution Submission Champion, Fodor turned professional in 2008 and won his first two fights, with both wins coming by guillotine choke submission. He then lost to Nate Hannah via armbar submission one second before the end of the second round.

Strikeforce

Fodor made his debut for Strikeforce in July 2010 on the main card of Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe, defeating Ousmane Thomas Diagne by unanimous decision.

He returned to the organization on their Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro card. He defeated Derek Getzel via submission due to a d'arce choke.

Fodor then faced off against David Douglas at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm on April 1. After dominating the first two rounds he stopped Douglas in the third by TKO due to multiple knee strikes.

Fodor's next fight was against James Terry in the main event at Strikeforce Challengers 16. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Fodor returned on December 17, 2011, to face Justin Wilcox. He won the fight via knockout just thirteen seconds into the first round.

Fodor faced Pat Healy at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey and lost via submission in the third round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Caros made the move to the UFC alongside numerous other Strikeforce fighters. He made his debut against Sam Stout on February 23, 2013, at UFC 157.[4] Fodor lost to Stout by split decision. Fodor was released from the UFC after his loss to Stout.[5]

ONE Fighting Championship

It was announced on August 2, 2013, that Fodor has signed with ONE FC.[6]

Fodor made his debut at ONE FC: Champions & Warriors against undefeated Yang Seung Ho. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

In his second fight with the promotion, Fodor faced Vuyisile Colossa at ONE FC: Moment of Truth in December 2013. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

For his third fight, Fodor faced Willy Ni at ONE FC: Honor & Glory.[7] He won the fight via submission in the first round.

For his fourth fight, Fodor was due to face Vuyisile Colossa in a rematch at ONE FC: Rise of the Kingdom on 12 September at the Koh Pich Theatre in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. However, Colossa pulled out at the last minute due to injury. Fodor instead faced Dutch fighter Vincent "The Magnivincent" Latoel.[8] He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Personal life

Outside the cage, Fodor, who once had his sights set on becoming a homicide detective, is a trainer at a health club and works with children with disabilities.

Caros' brother Ben Fodor is Seattle's self-styled superhero Phoenix Jones.[9]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
17 matches 11 wins 6 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 5 2
By decision 4 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–6 Jason High Decision (unanimous) Professional Fighters League - PFL: Daytona June 30, 2017 3 5:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win 11–5 Phoenix Jones Decision (unanimous) WSOF 32 July 30, 2016 3 5:00 Everett, Washington, United States
Loss 10–5 Luiz Firmino Decision (unanimous) WSOF 27 January 23, 2016 3 5:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win 10–4 Vincent Latoel Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Rise of the Kingdom September 12, 2014 2 4:43 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Win 9–4 Willy Ni Submission (kimura) ONE FC: Honor and Glory May 30, 2014 1 3:29 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 8–4 Vuyisile Colossa Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Moment of Truth December 6, 2013 3 5:00 Pasay, Philippines
Win 8–3 Yang Seung Ho Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Champions & Warriors September 13, 2013 3 5:00 Jakarta, Indonesia
Loss 7–3 Sam Stout Decision (split) UFC 157 February 23, 2013 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss 7–2 Pat Healy Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey March 3, 2012 3 3:35 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 7–1 Justin Wilcox KO (punches) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal December 17, 2011 1 0:13 San Diego, California, United States
Win 6–1 James Terry Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 3 5:00 Kent, Washington, United States
Win 5–1 David Douglas TKO (knees) Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Damm April 1, 2011 3 2:12 Stockton, California, United States
Win 4–1 Derek Getzel Submission (D'arce choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro November 19, 2010 1 4:39 Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Win 3–1 Ousmane Thomas Diagne Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: del Rosario vs. Mahe July 23, 2010 3 5:00 Everett, Washington, United States
Loss 2–1 Nate Hannah Submission (armbar) Alaska Fighting Championship 68 February 10, 2010 2 4:59 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Win 2–0 Travis Smith Submission (guillotine choke) Arena Rumble: Horn vs. Guida September 12, 2009 1 1:32 Spokane, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Nick Meginness Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC: Thunderstruck August 15, 2009 1 1:50 Everett, Washington, United States

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References
  1. "Caros "The Future" Fodor's Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved September 22, 2014.
  2. "Amateur crimefighter Jones signs with WSOF". 12 March 2015.
  3. "Caros Fodor - Mixed Martial Thoughts from the Tan Dynasty". tandynasty.wordpress.com.
  4. "Strikeforce import Caros Fodor meets Sam Stout at UFC 157". mmajunkie.com. December 21, 2012.
  5. "UFC cuts continue with Josh Neer, Brock Jardine, Caros Fodor, Jon Manley let go". mmajunkie.com. March 30, 2013.
  6. "UFC and Strikeforce Veteran Caros Fodor to Make ONE FC Debut in Jakarta".
  7. "Caros Fodor vs. Willy Ni". tapology.com. Retrieved May 20, 2014.
  8. "Like a soldier: Caros "The Future" Fodor ONE FC pre-fight interview". Asia Sports Network. Asia Sports Network. Archived from the original on 11 September 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2014.
  9. "Strikeforce's Caros Fodor: I'd Love To Fight My Brother, "Phoenix Jones"". fcfighter.com. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  10. Professional MMA record for Caros Fodor from Sherdog
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