Steve Oliver wrote: “There are no words that can truly capture what we’re all feeling right now.
Photos showed him training at Soma Fight Club in the Indonesian city of Bali.
New Zealand cops told Te Ao News Wilson died a “sudden death” and that it was not suspicious.
MMA fighter Hakaraia Wilson has died suddenly aged 26 after attending a music festival.
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Touching tributes are now being paid to Wilson, including by Oliver MMA and Fitness Gym, where he was a member.
Soma also paid tribute to Wilson, saying on Instagram: “With you always.
“Rest easy, knowing your time here, though far too short, left a mark that will never fade.”
“Until we see you again, we love you Hakaraia.”