Travis Marx (born October 25, 1977) is an American

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who formerly competed in Bellator's

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division.

Background

Marx was born and raised in

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. He was a three-time state

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champion at Union High School and placed third in

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at Ricks College (later renamed

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). He worked toward his degrees in

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and

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, making a two-year mission trip to

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for the

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.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 Marx is also a former

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member and currently lives in New Mexico.Travis Marx is final entrant in Bellator's season-six bantamweight tourney
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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

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. Beyond that, he obtained six more victories between 2008–2009, including a victory over

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and a no contest against

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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. 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.

Bellator MMA

Marx made his debut on April 6, 2012 at

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in the quarterfinal match of Bellator season six bantamweight tournament against former

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featherweight champion

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. Marx won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29–28, 29-28) and advanced to the semifinals. In the semifinals on May 11, 2012 at

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, Marx faced

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. He lost via unanimous decision (29-28, 29–28, 29-28). Marx faced former WEC bantamweight champion

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on February 21, 2013 at

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. He defeated Beebe via unanimous decision (30-27, 30–27, 30-27). Marx faced

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in the semifinal match of Bellator season nine bantamweight tournament on September 20, 2013 at

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. He managed to come through a hard first round defending an

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and won via TKO in the second round. Marx faced Joe Warren in the finals on November 8, 2013 at

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. 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

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** Bellator Season 9 Bantamweight Tournament Runner-Up

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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