Phoenix Jones facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Phoenix Jones
Jones without his mask in 2013
Born	Benjamin John Francis Fodor (1988-05-25) May 25, 1988 (age 37) Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Costumed vigilante WSOF fighter mixed martial artist
Known for	Confronting alleged lawbreakers while dressed in a superhero costume.
Relatives	Caros Fodor (brother)

Phoenix Jones (born Benjamin John Francis Fodor on May 25, 1988) is an American who became famous as a real-life superhero. He is also a professional mixed martial artist.

Fodor first started trying to stop crime by wearing a simple ski mask. Later, he created a full superhero costume and started using the name "Phoenix Jones." From 2011 to 2014, he led a group in Seattle, Washington, called the Rain City Superhero Movement. They described themselves as a citizen patrol group that worked to prevent crime.

Jones believes that wearing a "supersuit" helps police know that he is there to help. However, local police have worried that the costumes might confuse people. Jones has said that all members of his group had experience in the military or in mixed martial arts.

Besides his work as a superhero, Jones is a professional fighter in the World Series of Fighting. He has even fought against his older foster brother, Caros Fodor, who is also a famous fighter.

Becoming a Superhero

Jones decided to become a crime-fighter after a bad experience. His car was broken into, and his son was hurt by the broken glass. Jones was upset that many people saw it happen but did not do anything to help.

Later, he saw a friend being attacked. He called for help and put on a mask to scare the attacker away. This event made him think about why people don't help others in trouble. He decided he wanted to be someone who would step in.

He created the name "Phoenix Jones" and a full costume to protect his identity. His suit included a bulletproof vest and other protective gear. He also carried items like pepper spray and a first aid kit to help in different situations.

The Rain City Superhero Movement

Jones was the leader of the Rain City Superhero Movement. In 2011, police noted about ten people in superhero costumes patrolling Seattle. They had names like Thorn, Green Reaper, and Penelope. These citizens worked together to keep their city safe.

Notable Events

Phoenix Jones has been involved in many events that were reported by the news.

• Stopping a Car Thief: In January 2011, Jones chased away a person trying to steal a car. The car's owner was shocked but very thankful for the help.
• Preventing a Fight: News reports showed a video of Jones stopping a man from getting into a fight. A police officer later talked with Jones and his group about their work.
• Bus Incident: In September 2011, Jones stopped a person who was trying to steal a bus in Seattle.
• Helping a Victim: In another event, Jones defended a person from a group of aggressors. The victim later told a newspaper that Jones was a hero who saved him.
• Stopping an Attacker: In November 2011, Jones and his team followed a man who had hurt someone. They kept the man from escaping until the police arrived.
• The Man in the Tree: In March 2016, a man climbed an 80-foot tree in Seattle and refused to come down. Jones offered to help police talk the man down, but they handled the situation themselves.

Injuries

Being a real-life superhero can be dangerous. Jones has reported being injured while trying to stop crime. He said he was stabbed with a knife once, which damaged his suit. He also said his protective vest once stopped a bullet.

In 2011, Jones said his nose was broken during a fight. He was trying to stop the fight when one person pulled out a weapon and another person kicked him. He was treated by his own doctor for the injury.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Ben Fodor
Fodor at an MMA event, fighting as "Fear the Flattop"
Born	(1988-05-25) May 25, 1988 (age 37)
Other names	Flattop, Vigilante
Nationality	American
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division	Welterweight
Reach	71 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of	Seattle, Washington, United States
Team	AMC Kickboxing
Years active	2006–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total	11
Wins	7
By knockout	1
By submission	4
By decision	2
Losses	3
By decision	3
Draws	1

Ben Fodor, also known as Phoenix Jones, has a successful career as a professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He is the younger foster brother of Caros Fodor, who is also a well-known MMA fighter.

Amateur and Professional Start

Fodor started fighting as an amateur in 2006. He had a strong record of 15 wins and only 2 losses. He became a professional MMA fighter in 2013.

In 2015, he signed a contract with the World Series of Fighting (WSOF). He wanted to be known by his superhero name, "Phoenix Jones," in the ring. In his first fight for WSOF, he lost to Emmanuel Walo. It was his first loss as a professional.

Later that year, he won a fight against Roberto Yong with a rare move called a headscissors submission.

Mixed Martial Arts Record

See also

In Spanish: Phoenix Jones para niños