Poppies Martinez was born on August 19,1983 and is a Native American professional mixed martial artist of the Tachi Yokuts tribe currently competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator.
22 Facts About Poppies Martinez
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Poppies Martinez has trained in Kenpo Karate and holds a black belt.
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Poppies Martinez began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 19 and made his professional debut in 2003 for the WEC.
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From 2007 to 2014, Poppies Martinez fought mainly for Palace Fighting Championship, and after the organization's end, Tachi Palace Fights.
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Poppies Martinez fought for the PFC Lightweight Championship on March 22,2007, at PFC 2 against Shad Smith.
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Poppies Martinez lost via submission due to a guillotine choke in the third round.
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Poppies Martinez was scheduled to rematch Shad Smith on October 18,2007, at PFC 4 for the PFC Lightweight Championship.
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Poppies Martinez was rescheduled to face Brandon Jinnies at the same event for the PFC Interim Lightweight Championship.
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Poppies Martinez won via TKO early in the first round and became the PFC interim lightweight title holder.
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Once again, Poppies Martinez fought for the PFC Lightweight Championship on January 17,2008, at PFC 6 against Diego Saraiva and was defeated via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.
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Poppies Martinez faced David Mitchell on July 9,2010, at TPF 5: Stars and Strikes for the welterweight title.
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Poppies Martinez lost via technical submission due to a triangle choke early in the first round.
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Poppies Martinez faced Christos Giagos on August 22,2013, at TPF 16: The Return for the vacant TPF Lightweight Championship.
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Poppies Martinez defeated Giagos via submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round and became the new Lightweight Champion.
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Poppies Martinez faced Chris Culley on February 6,2014, at TPF 18: Poppies Martinez vs Culley for the vacant TPF Featherweight Championship.
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Poppies Martinez won via submission due to an anaconda choke in the first round and became the only fighter to hold two TPF belts simultaneously.
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Poppies Martinez made his promotional debut on October 4,2013, at Bellator 102 against Brandon Girtz.
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Poppies Martinez lost via submission due to an armbar early in the first round.
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Poppies Martinez next faced Josh Smith on April 11,2014, at Bellator 116.
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Poppies Martinez won via submission due to a guillotine choke at 3:50 of round one.
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Poppies Martinez faced Julio Cesar Neves on September 19,2014, at Bellator 125.
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Poppies Martinez, who is married, has eight children and his brother, Andrew "Mickey" Poppies Martinez, is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed for Tachi Palace Fights.