Travis Marx

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Travis Marx
Born (1977-10-25) October 25, 1977 (age 44)
Roosevelt, Utah, United States [1]
Other namesT-Train
Nationality American
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight (135 lb)
Featherweight (145 lb)
Lightweight (155 lb)
Reach65.0 in (165 cm)
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Team Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts
Elite Performance (formerly)
Years active2003, 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins21
By knockout5
By submission10
By decision6
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision3
Draws0
No contests1
Other information
Occupation UHP member (formerly)
UniversityRicks College (BYU)
Notable school(s)Union High School (Utah)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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

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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. [2]

Marx is also a former Utah Highway Patrol member and currently lives in New Mexico. [3]

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 2008–2009, including a victory over Rad Martinez and a no contest against Nick Mamalis. [2]

Nemesis Fighting, Jackson's MMA and Clash in the Cage

Marx fought in the controversial event Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion against Jose Tezanos, in which he lost via unanimous decision. The promotion was later accused of not paying some fighters and the case was taken up by the U.S. Secret Service. [4]

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. [5]

Marx faced Mikey Lovato in September 2011 at Clash in the Cage. He defeated Lovato via submission due to strikes in the first round. [6]

With three victories in a row in 2011, Marx signed with Bellator to compete in the bantamweight tournament. [3]

Bellator MMA

Marx made his debut on April 6, 2012 at Bellator 64 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season six bantamweight tournament against former Shooto featherweight champion Masakatsu Ueda. Marx won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29–28, 29-28) and advanced to the semifinals. [7]

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). [8]

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). [9]

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. [10]

Marx faced Joe Warren in the finals on November 8, 2013 at Bellator 107. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. [11]

Marx was released from Bellator following his loss to Warren, leaving with a 3–2 record within the promotion. [12]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
27 matches21 wins5 losses
By knockout51
By submission101
By decision63
Draws0
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss21–5 (1) Joe Warren TKO (punches) Bellator 107 November 8, 201321:54 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator season 9 bantamweight tournament final.
Win21–4 (1) Brandon Bender TKO (knee to the body and punches) Bellator 100 September 20, 201324:28 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesBellator season 9 bantamweight tournament semifinal.
Win20–4 (1) Chase Beebe Decision (unanimous) Bellator 90 February 21, 201335:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States137 lb catchweight bout.
Loss19–4 (1) Marcos Galvão Decision (unanimous) Bellator 68 May 11, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesBellator season 6 bantamweight tournament semifinal.
Win19–3 (1) Masakatsu Ueda Decision (unanimous) Bellator 64 April 6, 201235:00 Windsor, Ontario, CanadaBellator season 6 bantamweight tournament quarterfinal.
Win18–3 (1)Mikey LovatoSubmission (punches)Fresquez Productions - Clash in the CageSeptember 9, 201111:38 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win17–3 (1)Ray RobinsonSubmission (choke)JMMAS - Jackson's MMA Series 5June 9, 201110:56 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win16–3 (1)Trevor MellenDecision (split)Showdown Fights 3 - New BloodJanuary 28, 201135:00 Orem, Utah, United States
Loss15–3 (1)Jose TezanosDecision (unanimous) Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion December 11, 201035:00 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Loss15–2 (1)Richie WhitsonDecision (unanimous)Prestige - MMA 1September 20, 201035:00 Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Win15–1 (1)Jeff WillinghamSubmission (rear-naked choke)JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 10August 14, 200921:32 Layton, Utah, United States
Win14–1 (1)Angelo DuarteSubmission (rear-naked choke)JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 9June 26, 200914:30 Layton, Utah, United States
Win13–1 (1)Nick BuschmanTKO (doctor stoppage)JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 7March 27, 200925:00 Layton, Utah, United States
Win12–1 (1)Jesse BrockDecision (unanimous)Throwdown Showdown 3 - Big TimeFebruary 20, 200935:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win11–1 (1)Scott GrimmSubmissionJHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 5November 14, 200811:01 Layton, Utah, United States
Loss10–1 (1) Steven Siler Submission (triangle choke)JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 2May 17, 200823:35 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win10–0 (1) Rad Martinez Decision (unanimous)Throwdown Showdown 1 - ShowdownApril 18, 200835:00 Orem, Utah, United States
NC9–0 (1) Nick Mamalis No contestJHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1April 5, 200823:33 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win9–0Dan BerryTKO (punches)UCE - Round 28 - Worlds CollideDecember 1, 200710:46 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win8–0Serge RochonSubmission (rear-naked choke)GFS - Colosseum 6October 26, 20071N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win7–0Tim MoonTKO (corner stoppage)UCE - Round 27 - FinalsSeptember 22, 200725:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win6–0Walter BuseDecision (split)UCE - Round 25 - FinalsMarch 17, 200733:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win5–0Dan BerrySubmission (rear-naked choke)UCE - Round 25 - Episode 9 "Day 2"March 3, 200711:13 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win4–0Josh BuckSubmissionUtah County - Main Event FCJuly 19, 20031N/A Orem, Utah, United States
Win3–0Robert DensleyTKOUCE - Round 4 - FinalsJuly 12, 20032N/A Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win2–0Matt RainesSubmissionUCE - Round 4 - Semi-FinalsJuly 5, 20033N/A Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win1–0Craig PerezSubmissionUCE - Round 4 - Episode 3June 21, 20031N/A Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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References

  1. ↑ Travis Marx's profile Tapology.com
  2. 1 2 Travis Marx prepared to take his game to next level against Mike Lovato at “Clash in the Cage” by Trula Howe (Uscombatsports.com) on August 22, 2011
  3. 1 2 Travis Marx is final entrant in Bellator's season-six bantamweight tourney by Dann Stupp (MMAjunkie.com) on December 19, 2011
  4. ↑ Exclusive: Nemesis Fighting promoter responds to unpaid fighter scandal by Susan Cingari (ProMMAnow.com) on December 23, 2010
  5. ↑ Jackson's MMA Series 5 results: Buddy Roberts outpoints Tony Lopez Archived 2013-03-03 at the Wayback Machine MMAmadman.com (July 10, 2011)
  6. ↑ Clash in the Cage results: Holly Holm takes out Jan Finney with a body kick in Albuquerque, New Mexico Archived 2013-03-02 at the Wayback Machine MMAmadman.com (September 10, 2011)
  7. ↑ Bellator 64 results: Askren keeps belt; Sandro, Marx, Nakamura advance by Steven Marrocco (MMAjunkie.com) on April 6, 2012
  8. ↑ Bellator 68 results: Straus downs Sandro in tourney final, Galvão edges Marx by Steven Marrocco (MMAjunkie.com) on May 11, 2012
  9. ↑ Bellator 90 results: live play-by-play & updates by Jordan Breen (Sherdog.com) on February 21, 2013
  10. ↑ Bellator 100 results: Lima scores another knockout over Saunders MMAjunkie.com (September 20, 2013)
  11. ↑ Bellator 107 results: Kongo, Warren, Ward post tourney wins MMAjunkie.com (November 8, 2013)
  12. ↑ "Eric Prindle among 19 fighters released from Bellator". bloodyelbow.com. June 25, 2014.
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