10 Questions With Caros Fodor (11/16/2010)

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10 Questions With Caros Fodor (by Darrick Patrick)

Caros "The Future" Fodor is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as Strikeforce, King of the Cage, Alaska Fighting Championship, Genesis Fights, and Arena Rumble. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Derek Getzel in Strikeforce at ShoMMA 12: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro on November 19th, 2010.

Darrick: What was the path that led you to competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

Caros: I actually got into MMA from being a punk kid. Some friends and I were getting into street fights almost every weekend, so we decided to check out a fight gym with the purpose of learning how to end the street fights sooner and get away before the police came. So, we ended up at AMC. It only took a few months at AMC and everything changed. I saw the big time pros coming in and out of the gym and decided that is what I wanted to do. We were fighting anyway so I figured these guys get paid to fight and are some of the nicest people I've ever met. That's pretty much how it started.

Darrick: Any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Caros: It's a great sport and it changed my life. If you enjoy it, then I say do it. I have never felt anything like winning a fight in front of your friends and family. It is the best feeling in the world for me.

Darrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect?

Caros: Obviously my coaches Matt Hume and Trevor Jackson. They have gotten me to where I am today. I also highly respect Rich Franklin, he has done so much for himself and the sport. He is one of the nicest people around and is very smart. Franklin has just accomplished so much and really made a great career, so I have a lot of respect for him. Wanderlei Silva is another person as well. He has the huge heart of a champion and puts on great fights. Fedor Emelianenko is also one of my favorites.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Derek Getzel on November 19th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Caros: I feel real good about this one. He is a good fighter and hope we put on a great show for Strikeforce and the fans.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Caros: Like a said earlier, after winning a fight you are on cloud nine for awhile which is a great feeling. However, martial arts keeps my life in check. It doesn't allow me to drift into not-so-productive activities. I have to stay on my game and that is important for me and my future.

Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Caros: My mom and godmother for sure. I had a few babysitters who were pretty cool also. I watched a lot of movies too and reflecting back I can see how I tried to follow the movies. For example, Rambo, Missing in Action, and Predator. That's really what led me into the military.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Caros: I really don't do much but work and train. Any other free time is spent kicking it with my friends, going on small trips, and relaxing.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Caros: I am afraid of heights, big time.

Darrick: If you lost one of your senses, which could you stand to be without?

Caros: Smell, for sure. I don't have a lot of smells that I like. I mostly smell things that I don't like, so who needs that? The other senses are way too important to give up.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Caros: Playing in my mom's backyard with some of the kids she worked with when I was around five years old.

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