MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson has tragically died at the age of 26 after attending a music festival in his home country of New Zealand.
Wilson, a welterweight prospect who turned pro back in 2020, was in the New Zealand city of Gisborne for ‘Rhythm and Vines’ festival when he suddenly passed on Wednesday morning. His cause of death is currently unknown.
‘The death is not suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner,’ police told Te Ao News in a statement.
Rhythm and Vines festival was held from December 29-31, with the final day ending in the early hours of Wednesday January 1.
After getting his professional career underway in 2020, Wilson had amassed a 4-3 record as an MMA fighter before his passing.
His last outing, a stoppage victory over Mark Alcoba in Bali, took place in October.
The 170lbs fighter dedicated most of his life to martial arts, with Jiu-Jitsu his preferred discipline.
He was recently based in America under the Bellator MMA promotion.
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MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson has tragically died at the age of 26, it has been announced
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