Poppies Martinez (born August 19, 1983) is a Native American professional mixed martial artist of the Tachi Yokuts tribe currently competing in the Lightweight division of Bellator.
[3] Martinez began training in mixed martial arts at the age of 19 and made his professional debut in 2003 for the WEC.
Both organizations held most of their events in Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino at Martinez's hometown in Lemoore, California.
Martinez was rescheduled to face Brandon Jinnies at the same event for the PFC Interim Lightweight Championship.
[7] Martinez faced David Mitchell on July 9, 2010, at TPF 5: Stars and Strikes for the welterweight title.
He won via submission due to an anaconda choke in the first round and became the only fighter to hold two TPF belts simultaneously.