Ella Watson-Krause wins national WMAF K1 youth title in Orewa on May 30, finishing the fight with a fourth-round TKO.

Year 12 ākonga claims WMAF K1 belt in local main event

Year 12 student Ella Watson-Krause has brought home a national title, winning the WMAF K1 Youth Championship right here in Orewa.

Fighting as the main event on May 30, Ella showed serious grit when she took the win in the fourth round. 

Ella, who trains in kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai, has been steadily rising through the amateur ranks. She’s coached by Nathan Matafeo, and this national win marks a major milestone in her fighting journey.