Fight Details
 
Matchup: Mel Sorden   L   James Crosbie   (UD)
Corner A: Pakanga Huka
Corner B: Hayden Halbert
Fight Date: 21/02/2026
Show Promoter: Simasiku Promotions
Venue: Waitakere Mollison, Waitakere, Auckland, New Zealand
Weightclass: Lightweight
Fight Type: Non Title / 4 rounds
Excitement Rating: 219
 
Purse & Expenses
Mel Sorden's Purse: 355
James Crosbie's Purse: 225
Mel Sorden's Expenses: 45
James Crosbie's Expenses: 68

 
Referee
Name: John Erskin
Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Strictness: 455
Awareness: 678
Stoppages: 584
Competence: 827
Judge 1
Name: Paul Issac
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Ring Control: 142
Aggression: 117
Defensive: 173
Shots Landed: 568
Sway: 889
Judge 2
Name: Mike Watson
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Ring Control: 155
Aggression: 123
Defensive: 262
Shots Landed: 460
Sway: 689
Judge 3
Name: Kahorere Hakaipari
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Ring Control: 187
Aggression: 132
Defensive: 237
Shots Landed: 444
Sway: 81