Fight Details
 
Matchup: Corey Dorward   D   Chris Nelson   (Draw)
Corner A: Kyle Porterfield
Corner B: Davie Thornton
Fight Date: 16/07/2026
Show Promoter: AI New Zealand-Wellington
Venue: Stuart Stealey Gym, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Weightclass: Lightweight
Fight Type: New Zealand-Wellington Lightweight Final Eliminator / 10 rounds
Excitement Rating: 384
 
Purse & Expenses
Corey Dorward's Purse: 2500
Chris Nelson's Purse: 2500
Corey Dorward's Expenses: 0
Chris Nelson's Expenses: 0

 
Referee
Name: Alen Ritchey
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Strictness: 169
Awareness: 779
Stoppages: 692
Competence: 414
Judge 1
Name: Sean Stackpole
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Ring Control: 153
Aggression: 120
Defensive: 239
Shots Landed: 488
Sway: 150
Judge 2
Name: Barry Ramage
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Ring Control: 127
Aggression: 136
Defensive: 206
Shots Landed: 531
Sway: 122
Judge 3
Name: Mel Binner
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Ring Control: 128
Aggression: 139
Defensive: 219
Shots Landed: 514
Sway: 148