MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson, 26, dies after attending New Zealand music festival 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.
After getting his professional career underway in 2020, Wilson amassed a 4-3 record as an MMA fighter before his passing.
'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,.
