Debi Purcell

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

Early life Purcell was involved in Cheerleading and Gymnastics throughout her early teens. She later quit gymnastics and took up Martial Arts. 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. Her first fight was against Rosi Sexton at ShoXC: Suganuma vs. Hamman II on August 15, 2008. Purcell lost the fight by Split Decision.

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

Accomplishments First woman to headline the world's first female MMA card HOOKnSHOOT First woman to ever compete and win in King of the Cage "Ultimate Wrestling" world Title Belt Holder "Ultimate Wrestling" Minnesota Winner and champion belt holder She also appeared on an episode of The Montel Williams Show in September 2007.

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