New Zealand MMA fighter Hakaraya Wilson was found dead on the morning of Jan. 1

New Zealand MMA fighter Hakaraya Wilson died on the night of January 1 in the city of Gisborne in the east of the country. This was reported the same day by Te Ao News.

The body was discovered by police officers. It is noted that the death of the athlete is not of a criminal nature.

Wilson died at the age of 26 years. The causes of death are not yet known.

Friends and relatives write in social networks posts with condolences.

Wilson devoted most of his life to martial arts, mainly jiu-jitsu, and in the last few years - MMA.

The New Zealander's last recorded fight was on October 27, 2024 at Canggu Fight Night in Bali, where he faced Filipino Mark Alcoba and won by technical knockout.

In total, Wilson has three wins and one loss in his MMA career,Sport-Expressadds.