Travis Marx

Travis Marx (born October 25, 1977) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in Bellator's bantamweight division.

Background Marx was born and raised in Roosevelt, Utah. He was a three-time state wrestling champion at Union High School and placed third in NJCAA at Ricks College (later renamed Brigham Young University-Idaho). He worked toward his degrees in Sociology and Spanish, making a two-year mission trip to Patagonia for the LDS Church.

Marx is also a former Utah Highway Patrol member and currently lives in New Mexico.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career: Ultimate Combat Experience Marx started his career in 2003. He fought mainly for Utah's promotion Ultimate Combat Experience. Within five years — with an idle period in MMA between July 2003 and March 2007 — he compiled a record of nine victories and no losses.

Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night and Throwdown Showdown Marx had his first career's defeat against fellow prospect Steven Siler. Beyond that, he obtained six more victories between 2008 and 2009, including a victory over Rad Martinez and a no contest against Nick Mamalis.

Marx faced Gracie Arizona's Ray Robinson in June 2011 at Jackson's MMA Series 5. He won via submission early in the first round.

Marx faced Mikey Lovato in September 2011 at Clash in the Cage. He defeated Lovato via submission due to strikes in the first round.

With three victories in a row in 2011, Marx signed with Bellator to compete in the bantamweight tournament.

In the semifinals on May 11, 2012, at Bellator 68, Marx faced Marcos Galvão. He lost via unanimous decision (29-28, 29–28, 29–28).

Marx faced former WEC bantamweight champion Chase Beebe on February 21, 2013, at Bellator 90. He defeated Beebe via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30–27).

Marx faced Brandon Bender in the semifinal match of Bellator season nine bantamweight tournament on September 20, 2013, at Bellator 100. He managed to come through a hard first round defending an anaconda choke and won via TKO in the second round.

Marx faced Joe Warren in the finals on November 8, 2013, at Bellator 107. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Marx was released from Bellator following his loss to Warren, leaving with a 3–2 record within the promotion.

Championships and accomplishments Bellator Fighting Championships Bellator Season 9 Bantamweight Tournament Runner-Up

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Joe Warren TKO (punches) Bellator 107

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Brandon Bender TKO (knee to the body and punches) Bellator 100

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Chase Beebe Decision (unanimous) Bellator 90

West Valley City, Utah, United States Loss

Marcos Galvão Decision (unanimous) Bellator 68

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Masakatsu Ueda Decision (unanimous) Bellator 64

Windsor, Ontario, Canada Win

Mikey Lovato Submission (punches) Fresquez Productions - Clash in the Cage

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Ray Robinson Submission (choke) JMMAS - Jackson's MMA Series 5

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Win

Trevor Mellen Decision (split) Showdown Fights 3 - New Blood

Orem, Utah, United States Loss

Jose Tezanos Decision (unanimous) Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Loss

Richie Whitson Decision (unanimous) Prestige - MMA 1

Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Win

Jeff Willingham Submission (rear-naked choke) JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 10

Layton, Utah, United States Win

Angelo Duarte Submission (rear-naked choke) JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 9

Layton, Utah, United States Win

Nick Buschman TKO (doctor stoppage) JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 7

Layton, Utah, United States Win

Jesse Brock Decision (unanimous) Throwdown Showdown 3 - Big Time

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Scott Grimm Submission JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 5

Layton, Utah, United States Loss

Steven Siler Submission (triangle choke) JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 2

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Rad Martinez Decision (unanimous) Throwdown Showdown 1 - Showdown

Orem, Utah, United States NC

Nick Mamalis No contest JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Dan Berry TKO (punches) UCE - Round 28 - Worlds Collide

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Serge Rochon Submission (rear-naked choke) GFS - Colosseum 6

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Win

Tim Moon TKO (corner stoppage) UCE - Round 27 - Finals

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Walter Buse Decision (split) UCE - Round 25 - Finals

West Valley City, Utah, United States Win

Dan Berry Submission (rear-naked choke) UCE - Round 25 - Episode 9 "Day 2"

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Josh Buck Submission Utah County - Main Event FC

Orem, Utah, United States Win

Robert Densley TKO UCE - Round 4 - Finals

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Matt Raines Submission UCE - Round 4 - Semi-Finals

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Craig Perez Submission UCE - Round 4 - Episode 3

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States