Thanid's camp isn't the only one having a bitter night. Across the VIP section, several faces remain cold and unmoved. Local promoters sit stiffly in their seats, their applause polite at best.
Among them are the Thai promoters who lost the purse bid back in April to Nakahara. Their expressions carry open disdain.
The arena may be sold out. The night may have been filled with chaos and controversy. But none of it has hurt Nakahara's camp. All five of his fighters won.
And judging by the electric reaction still rolling through the crowd, it's becoming clear that this so-called "Oriental Vegas" has surpassed the expectations of even its harshest critics.
Tonight hasn't just been about victories. It has announced the arrival of a new player in the game. Not only Nakahara, but also the young champion who now stands at the center of it all.
Ryoma Takeda, a fighter, and increasingly a co-promoter, who is beginning to reshape the landscape around him.
