Snapshot of the Day: Kim Couture

by Nick Thomas on Jun 21, 2008 8:39 AM EDT

Little did anyone know at the time, Couture not only suffered a broken nose in the exchange, but the bone-crushing overhand right actually split her lower jaw bone in the middle of her chin.

Kim Couture left the Thomas & Mack Center in an ambulance on Friday night, perhaps battered and broken, but she also left with a fighter’s heart well intact.

HT: MMAWeekly.com

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by imapimp08 on Jun 21, 2008 10:51 AM EDT reply actions

Ouch. Welcome to MMA, Kim. Nice to see she battled on though. Good for her.

by pud333 on Jun 21, 2008 11:38 AM EDT reply actions

Oh man, you can see her teeth split from where she broke her haw…OUCH.

by IHateMMA on Jun 21, 2008 11:55 AM EDT reply actions

Let’s look on the bright side, she’ll have a metal plate on her chin now.

by IHateMMA on Jun 21, 2008 11:56 AM EDT reply actions

by Nick Thomas on Jun 21, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions

Man, that looks pretty gruesome. As superficial as it may sound, I think these kind of occurrences are a big obstacle for mainstream acceptance of women’s MMA. For one reason or another, it’s not as big of a deal, to me anyway, when a guy gets messed up in a fight. Women should be able to fight if they choose, but these pics are tough to look at.

I’ll take my hat off to Kim Couture. It sounds like she hung in there for three full rounds even though she was thoroughly battered.

by Cannon Jacques on Jun 21, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I understand where you’re coming from. I’m all for women being able to fight if they want also, but yeah, a girl with a bloody face isn’t something I like looking at. It’s a natural reaction though, considering our society and culture and how there has been such a push to stop violence against women. So when a woman willingly puts herself into a combat/fight position, it can be kind of hard to swallow.

by pud333 on Jun 21, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

wow

She looks like Angel Face from Fight Club. That is one of the most hideous screencaps I’ve ever seen.

by jebushchrist on Jun 21, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Damn.

by Popetastic on Jun 21, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

That’s disturbing looking.

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by Richard Wade on Jun 21, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions

Re: “As superficial as it may sound, I think these kind of occurrences are a big obstacle for mainstream acceptance of women’s MMA.”

I think the obstacle can be overcome IF we are conscious of treating these occurrences with an even-handed manner. Yes, a fighter may get bloodied or injured in an MMA fight. Yes, this is true for both men and women. Yes, there are women who participate in and enjoy MMA.

As for marketability: hard work, toughness, fortitude, guts, a never-say-die attitude are all marketable (particularly when paired with civility and grace).

There are people who can’t get their heads around the idea that a woman participates in (or even enjoys watching) combat sports. In the past there were people who couldn’t handle the idea that a woman would want to participate in any sport, or go to medical school, or run for political office. Progress takes time.

by Michal on Jun 21, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

I agree

It’s important for promotions and participants to be aware that people naturally view violence and women in a different light than they do men. There are quite a few really talented female fighters. I hope they continue to get the chance to put there skills on display.

by Cannon Jacques on Jun 21, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions