Debi Purcell

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Debi Purcell
Born Deborah Ann Purcell
Huntington Beach, California,
United States
Other names Whiplash
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Style Vale Tudo
Fighting out of Laguna Niguel, California
Team Ruas Vale Tudo
Mixed martial arts record
Total 6
Wins 4
By knockout 2
By submission 1
Losses 2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Deborah Ann Purcell[1] is an American female mixed martial artist. She was formerly an assistant coach to the Southern California Condors of the International Fight League.

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[edit] Early life

Purcell was involved in cheerleading, dance and competitive gymnastics throughout her early teens. She later quit gymnastics and become involved with drugs.[2] At the age of 17, she was introduced to Tae Kwon Do and this later introduced her to kickboxing, boxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.[2]

She is actively involved in supporting women's MMA, having set up Fightergirls.com and the WMAA (Women's Martial Arts Association), along with being a world-class competitor herself.[3] Purcell also started Fightergirls, her own extremely successful women's fitness and MMA apparel line, in which she designs every piece personally.[2]

Purcell signed a three-fight deal with Elite XC.[4] Her first fight was against Rosi Sexton at ShoXC: Suganuma vs. Hamman II on August 15, 2008. Purcell lost the fight by Split Decision.[5]

[edit] Personal life

Debi married Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter Ronald Assumpcao on July 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.[6] She also gained a stepson named Gustavo.[7]

[edit] Accomplishments

  • First woman to ever compete and win in King of the Cage[8]
  • "Ultimate Wrestling" world Title Belt Holder[2]
  • Hook-N-Shoot Revolution Winner, 2002[2]
  • Headliner on the first ever all-women No Holds Barred (NHB) card in United States history[3]
  • "Ultimate Wrestling" Minnesota Winner[2]
  • Black Belt in Ruas Vale Tudo (only female in the world)
  • Black Belt in Taekwondo
  • Only female coach in IFL history[8]

[edit] Outside MMA

Purcell appeared on the fourth season of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club as a guest trainer.[9] She also appeared on an episode of The Montel Williams Show in September 2007.[3]

Purcell has a HVAC license and owns and runs an air-conditioning business.[2] She also owns a clothing design store called Purpur Hollywood Aprons, which specializes in vintage aprons.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Marriage Record". Aivitals.co.clark.nv.us. 2011-05-14. https://aivitals.co.clark.nv.us/webinquiryinternet/DocDescMain.aspx?sk=20090711000502810&ref=b34deb33-d8eb-45ba-9bbb-747186b9d8ac. Retrieved 2011-05-14. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "MMA woman takes her fight to Irvine". OCREGISTER.com. 2010-07-09. http://www.ocregister.com/news/women-256975-purcell-training.html. Retrieved 2010-07-10. 
  3. ^ a b c d "Debi Purcell FighterGirls Founder". FIGHTERGIRLS.com. 2010-07-10. http://www.fightergirls.com/debi_purcell.asp. Retrieved 2010-07-10. 
  4. ^ "Debi Purcell Signs With Elite XC". FIGHTERGIRLS.com. 2008-05-07. http://www.fightergirls.com/news.asp?ID=159. Retrieved 2010-06-28. 
  5. ^ "Hamman Exacts ShoXC Revenge". SHERDOG.com. 2008-08-16. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Hamman-Exacts-ShoXC-Revenge-14063. Retrieved 2010-02-12. 
  6. ^ "Purcell/Assumpcao Marriage Luta Livre + BJJ = Love". Fightergirls.com. 2009-07-20. http://www.fightergirls.com/news.asp?ID=303. Retrieved 2009-07-24. 
  7. ^ "Debi Purcell on Gina Carano - "I just wish she'd make weight and fight me."". MMAYOU.com. 2008-05-31. http://mmayou.com/news-and-exclusive-interviews-with-mmayou/37-fighters/195-debi-purcell-on-gina-carano-i-just-wish-shed-make-weight-and-fight-me. Retrieved 2008-07-17. [dead link]
  8. ^ a b "Purcell 'Rosy' Fight Will Transpire". SHERDOG.com. 2008-08-15. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Purcell-Rosy-Fight-Will-Transpire-14058. Retrieved 2010-02-12. 
  9. ^ "Debi Purcell to Appear on VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club"". FIGHTERGIRLS.com. 2010-02-19. http://www.fightergirls.com/news.asp?ID=481. Retrieved 2010-06-28. 

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