Hakaraia Wilson reportedly died suddenly in Gisborne, New Zealand, where he was attending an annual New Year's festival.

Paddy Pimblett had been training with Wilson, a promising fighter from New Zealand, in the United States prior to his death on January 1.

In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2025, MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson died unexpectedly. Here's everything we know, including his cause of death.

MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson has died suddenly aged 26 after attending a music festival. Fans are paying tribute to the New Zealand talent who had a 4-3 pro record and last fought only in October.

Hakaraia Wilson, an MMA fighter from New Zealand, has died. He was 26. People reported that, at the time of his death, Wilson was in Gisborne, New Zealand, for the Rhythm and Vines Festival. Police initially responded to what was described as a “sudden death” at a private residence after the three-day festival on Jan.

The MMA fighter died over New Year's in New Zealand, just months after his last fight The MMA community has lost a young talent. Hakaraia Wilson, an MMA fighter from New Zealand, has died at age 26, according to multiple outlets including Te Ao News and The New Zealand Herald.

Kiwi MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson has died aged 26. Te Ao News reports he died suddenly in Gisborne yesterday morning. “The death is not suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner,” police said. Wilson was in Gisborne to attend Rhythm and Vines, Te Ao News reported.