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Poppies Martinez

"The Tachi Kid"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 42Thrive MMABellator
29
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws
90%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
18
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut

Biography

Poppies Martinez is a Native American professional mixed martial artist of the Tachi Yokuts tribe currently competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2003, he has also formerly competed for the California-based promotions, the WEC, Palace Fighting Championship, and Tachi Palace Fights.

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision0
Submission18

Finish Rate

90%
26 of 29
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts41 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilJulio Cesar NevesH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 125Sep 19, 2014
LossGermanyBubba JenkinsH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 122Jul 25, 2014
WinUnited StatesJosh SmithH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Bellator 116Apr 11, 2014
WinUnited StatesChris CulleyH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Tachi Palace Fights 18: Martinez vs. CulleyFeb 6, 2014
LossUnited StatesBrandon GirtzH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Bellator 102Oct 4, 2013
WinUnited StatesChristos GiagosH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Tachi Palace Fights 16: The ReturnAug 22, 2013
WinUnited StatesJohn BondH2HSubmissionR1Gladiator Challenge: BattlegroundMar 24, 2013
WinUnited StatesAaron KingH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Gladiator Challenge: Super Fight NightFeb 1, 2013
WinUnited StatesFernando BernsteinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Tachi Palace Fights 15: Collision CourseNov 15, 2012
WinUnited StatesMike RyanH2HTKO (punches)R1Gladiator Challenge: Heat ReturnsOct 28, 2012
WinUnited StatesAlec BoriliaH2HTKO (punches)R1Gladiator ChallengeSep 29, 2012
WinUnited StatesJason DrakeH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Tachi Palace Fights 14: ValidationSep 7, 2012
WinUnited StatesRaymond DoxieH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Gladiator Challenge: World ClassJun 23, 2012
LossUnited StatesTony LlamasH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1Tachi Palace Fights 13: Unfinished BusinessMay 10, 2012
LossUnited StatesDavid MitchellH2HTechnical submission (triangle choke)R1TPF 5: Stars and StrikesJul 9, 2010
WinUnited StatesDarren CrispH2HSubmission (armbar)R1TPF 4: Cinco de MayhemMay 5, 2010
LossUnited StatesDaniel RomeroH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Gladiator Challenge: Chain ReactionDec 12, 2009
WinUnited StatesSergio SalcidoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2TPF 1: Tachi Palace Fights 1Oct 8, 2009
WinUnited StatesTony LlamasH2HSubmission (armbar)R1PFC 11: All InNov 20, 2008
WinUnited StatesSergio CortezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFC 10: ExplosiveSep 26, 2008
LossUnited StatesSergio CortezH2HTKO (injury)R1PFC 8: A Night of ChampionsApr 26, 2008
WinJarod SaenzH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1PFC 7.5: New BloodApr 26, 2008
LossUnited StatesDiego SaraivaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PFC 6: No Retreat, No SurrenderJan 17, 2008
WinUnited StatesBilly TerryH2HSubmission (kimura)R1Independent EventDec 6, 2007
WinUnited StatesAaron MaldonadoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1PFC 5: Beatdown at 4 BearsNov 10, 2007
WinUnited StatesBrandon JinniesH2HTKO (punches)R1PFC 4: Project CompleteOct 18, 2007
WinUnited StatesBilly TerryH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Primal MMA: The Next LevelAug 11, 2007
LossUnited StatesShad SmithH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3PFC 2: Fast and FuriousMar 22, 2007
WinUnited StatesJosh GardnerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFC 1: King of the RingJan 18, 2007
WinUnited StatesRobert BreslinH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1WEC 24: Full ForceOct 12, 2006
WinUnited StatesGigo JaraH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2WEC 23: Hot August FightsAug 17, 2006
WinUnited StatesTroy MillerH2HSubmission (armbar)R1WEC 22: The HitmenJul 28, 2006
LossUnited StatesCory CassH2HSubmission (armbar)R1WEC 20: Cinco de MayhemMay 5, 2006
NCUnited StatesRobert BreslinH2HNo contest (groin strike)R1WEC 17: Halloween Fury 4Oct 14, 2005
LossUnited StatesCole EscovedoH2HTKO (leg injury)R2WEC 15: Judgment DayMay 19, 2005
WinUnited StatesJoe MartinH2HTKO (punches)R2WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3Oct 21, 2004
WinBrazilGabriel CruzH2HSubmission (punches)R1WEC 10: Bragging RightsMay 21, 2004
WinUnited StatesEric RamirezH2HTKO (punches)R1WEC 9: Cold BloodedJan 16, 2004
WinA.J. WiemanH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2Oct 17, 2003
WinUnited StatesJohnny FadellaH2HTKO (knees)R1WEC 7: This Time It's PersonalAug 9, 2003
WinUnited StatesErick HusbandsH2HKO (punches)R1WEC 6: Return of a LegendMar 27, 2003

Related Fighters

Julio Cesar Neves Jr.Julio Cesar Neves Jr.36-3-0 · FWBubba JenkinsBubba Jenkins21-9-0 · FWJosh SmithJosh Smith9-8-0 · LWChris CulleyChris Culley20-16-0 · LWBrandon GirtzBrandon Girtz17-10-0 · LWChristos GiagosChristos Giagos20-12-0 · LWJohn BondJohn Bond0-2-0Aaron KingAaron King0-8-0Fernando BernsteinFernando Bernstein4-9-0 · FWMike RyanMike Ryan1-15-0 · BWAlec BoriliaAlec Borilia0-1-0Jason DrakeJason Drake4-6-0 · LW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.