MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson dies ‘suddenly’ at 26 after attending music festival as fans pay tribute to ‘role model’
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MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson has died suddenly aged 26 after attending a music festival. Fans are now paying tribute to the New Zealand talent who had a 4-3 pro record and last fought only in October. Wilson was at the Rhythm and Vines festival held in Gisborne to celebrate the arrival of the new year.
![[Hakaraia Wilson tragically died at a New Year festival]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/www-instagram-com-hakaraiawilson-hl-961121942.jpg?strip=all&w=955)
New Zealand cops told Te Ao News Wilson died a "sudden death" and that it was not suspicious. Touching tributes are now being paid to Wilson, including by Oliver MMA and Fitness Gym, who wrote: “There are no words that can truly capture what we’re all feeling right now.
![[Wilson is being remembered as having a 'warrior spirit']](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/www-instagram-com-hakaraiawilson-hl-961121940.jpg?strip=all&w=768)
"Haks, your legacy will live on in each of us — your smile, your laughter, your warmth, and your warrior spirit. "Rest easy, knowing your time here, though far too short, left a mark that will never fade.”. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online.
![[Wilson (right) last fought in October and had a 4-3 pro record]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/www-instagram-com-hakaraiawilson-hl-961121936.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
