Kim Couture Takes a Beating In Her Debut

Kim Couture was seriously injured during her fight with Kim Rose in their match last night in Las Vegas.

When examined at a hospital after the fight, the extent of her injuries appeared to be a broken jaw and a broken nose; although this most likely will be determined when she has a consultation with a specialist later today.

The match was the debut in the sport of Women's MMA for both Kims. Although Couture was on the losing end, she kept fighting until the match ended in a unanimous 30 - 27 victory for Rose.

Rose gave "Sugar Free" a hard time with a flurry of vicious strikes while standing and also outclassed her on the ground.  Couture was said to look unsure of herself at times but was determined to hold out and go the distance.

Couture had hoped her height advantage (5' 8") and what she jokingly referred to as her "long monkey arms" would give her a distinct advantage during the fight.  But it wasn't meant to be. 

As she embraced her shorter, more compact 'sister-fighter' after the fight, Couture, with blood staining her white shirt, looked not just bruised and battered, but totally demoralized.

Whether this will end her foray into the relatively new sport or not is yet to be seen.

I would like to congratulate her for her courage and perseverance, as well as her ability to finish a devastating fight with a superior fighter.

Best wishes to Couture for a speedy and complete recovery.  Surely her husband Randy will know all the best treatments for her injuries, having suffered many himself during his career as an MMA fighter.

And ladies, be advised that this sport is definitely not for prima donnas  or sissies.  (Now you can't say that you were never given an adequate warning.)