Cosmo Alexandre vs. Sakmongkol official to headline Battle in the Desert 3, three more fights confirmed

As originally reported by Muay Thai Authority a bout between Cosmo Alexandre and Muay Thai legend Sakmongkol has been officially announced to be headlining "Battle in the Desert 3" by Lion Fight Promotions. Cosmo will be fighting his second consecutive fight for Lion Fight Promotions, his previous was a unanimous decision victory over Cyrus Washington at "Battle in the Desert 2" this past May. Sakmongkol will be making his debut for the promotion, the Muay Thai legend now teaches and trains in Broomfield, CO. Notable victories on Sakmongkol's resume include Jongsana Fairtex, Ramon Dekkers, and John Wayne Parr.

A few other bouts have been made official for the event, the first being a WBC Muay Thai Light Heavyweight U.S. National Title fight between Joe Schilling and Brandon Banda. Schilling and Banda will be squaring off for the newly vacant 175lb title. Previously Schilling had been fighting at 168lbs where he claimed the WBC Muay Thai Super Middleweight U.S. National interim title this past March. Banda recently defeated former WBC Muay Thai Light Heavyweight U.S. National champion Shawn Yarborough at "Battle in the Desert".

Weekend Recap: Seanchai best Harrison, Rungravee tops Trainor, and Humby outlasts Sriyapai

Duel at the Dome

Duel at the Dome took place this past weekend in Doncaster, England. Headlining the event was a re-match between Saenchai and Liam Harrion. In what was an exciting fight Seanchai was able to take home a decision victory. Harrison was a game opponent, and kept the fight interesting through out. In the end he fell short of beating arguably the world best pound for pound Muay Thai fighter. 

Also on the card Rungravee Sasiprapa defeated Damien Trainor via decision. Both Saenchai and Rungravee are expected to the United States and compete at Stand Up Promotions event in August which will take place in Anaheim, CA. Saenchai is tentatively scheduled to fight Kevin Ross, while no opponent has been named for Rungravee.