In Northern Thailand Rhinoceros Beetles Battle
that can lift between 100 and 850 times their weight,
and inflict deadly damage with their pincher horns.
And like seasoned, world class MMA fighters,
their finely honed skill sets include:
Karate kicks and chops, spinning back kicks,
boxing feints and strikes, judo and jujitsu throws,
chokes and locks, and good ground games.
Spectators shout and cheer ecstatically and bet
Thai currency called baht all night on the fights.
Who would ever have thought bugs could
become synonymous with combat sports.
Bob Boyd