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Caros Fodor (born January 7, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is known for competing in the Lightweight division. Caros has fought for several big organizations. These include the Professional Fighters League, UFC, and Strikeforce. He started his professional career in 2009.

About Caros Fodor

Caros Fodor grew up in Shoreline, Washington. He has a large family, including three biological siblings and three adopted siblings. One of his adopted brothers is Ben Fodor, also known as Phoenix Jones. Ben is also a mixed martial artist.

Caros was a high school wrestler at Shorecrest High School. After graduating, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in the military until 2007, reaching the rank of Sergeant.

Caros Fodor's Fighting Career

Starting Out

Before turning professional, Caros had a very successful amateur career. He won titles like the Genesis Fights MMA and Muay Thai Champion. He was also the Revolution Submission Champion.

He became a professional fighter in 2008. Caros won his first two fights. Both wins came from a move called a guillotine choke submission. He then had his first loss to Nate Hannah.

Fighting in Strikeforce

Caros joined Strikeforce in July 2010. He won his first fight there against Ousmane Thomas Diagne. He won by a unanimous decision, meaning all judges agreed he won.

He continued to fight well in Strikeforce. He defeated Derek Getzel with a d'arce choke submission. Later, he faced David Douglas. Caros won that fight by TKO in the third round.

Caros also fought James Terry and won by unanimous decision. In December 2011, he had a very quick win against Justin Wilcox. He knocked Wilcox out in just thirteen seconds!

His time in Strikeforce ended with a loss to Pat Healy.

Joining the UFC

Many Strikeforce fighters, including Caros, moved to the UFC. He made his UFC debut in February 2013 at UFC 157. He fought Sam Stout and lost by a split decision. After this fight, Caros left the UFC.

Fighting in ONE Championship

In August 2013, Caros signed with ONE Championship (formerly ONE FC). He won his first fight there against Yang Seung Ho by unanimous decision.

He then faced Vuyisile Colossa in December 2013 and lost. However, Caros bounced back with two more wins in ONE Championship. He defeated Willy Ni and Vincent Latoel, both by submission.

Caros Fodor's Life Outside the Ring

When he's not training or fighting, Caros Fodor stays busy. He works as a trainer at a health club. He also spends time helping children with disabilities. Caros once thought about becoming a detective.

As mentioned, his brother Ben Fodor is known as Phoenix Jones. He is a real-life superhero in Seattle.

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