| 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) |
| Fighting out of | Laguna Niguel, California |
| Team | Ruas Vale Tudo |
| Rank | Black Belt in Ruas Vale Tudo Black Belt in Taekwondo Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1] |
| 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 [2] is a retired American female mixed martial artist. She was formerly an assistant coach to the Southern California Condors of the International Fight League.
Purcell was involved in Cheerleading and Gymnastics throughout her early teens. She later quit gymnastics and took up Martial Arts. [3] At the age of 17, she was introduced to Tae Kwon Do and this later introduced her to Boxing, Muay Thai, Vale Tudo, Wrestling, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. [3]
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. [4] Purcell also started Fightergirls, her own extremely successful women's fitness and MMA apparel line, in which she designs every piece personally. [3]
Purcell signed a three-fight deal with Elite XC. [5] Her first fight was against Rosi Sexton at ShoXC: Suganuma vs. Hamman II on August 15, 2008. Purcell lost the fight by Split Decision. [6]
Debi married Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter Ronald Assumpcao on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada. [7] She also gained a stepson named Gustavo. [8]
| 6 matches | 4 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 4–2 | Rosi Sexton | Decision (Split) | ShoXC: Hamman vs. Suganuma 2 | August 15, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Friant, California | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Hitomi Akano | Decision (Unanimous) | Smackgirl - Advent of Goddess | February 15, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 4–0 | Nicole Albrect | Decision (Unanimous) | KOTC 17 - Nuclear Explosion | October 19, 2002 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California | |
| Win | 3–0 | Amy Pitan | TKO (Punches) | UW - Ultimate Wrestling | June 29, 2002 | 1 | 1:41 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | |
| Win | 2–0 | Christine Van Fleet | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | HOOKnSHOOT - Revolution | April 13, 2002 | 1 | 2:42 | Evansville, Indiana | |
| Win | 1–0 | Amber Mosely | TKO (Punches) | UW - Street Fight Minnesota | September 30, 2001 | 1 | 1:16 | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Purcell appeared on the fourth season of VH1's Celebrity Fit Club as a guest trainer. [11] She also appeared on an episode of The Montel Williams Show in September 2007. [4]
Purcell has a HVAC license and owns and runs an air-conditioning business. [3] She also owns a clothing design store called Purpur Hollywood Aprons, which specializes in vintage aprons. [4]
