The heartwarming tale of Themba Gorimbo astonished the MMA community when he made his UFC debut with a mere seven dollars in his bank account. The remarkable journey of Themba caught the attention of The Rock, who seemed deeply moved by the story.
The Rock expressed his eagerness to meet the promising UFC prospect and learn more about his incredible journey firsthand. The WWE superstar has now kept his promise and finally met the UFC prospect yesterday.
The Rock surprises Themba Gorimbo
Yesterday, The Rock surprised Gorimbo by paying an unexpected visit to his gym. The Rock tweeted about wanting to meet Gorimbo in person, look into his eyes, give him a hug, and shake his hand. He expressed how deeply moved and inspired he was by Gorimbo’s remarkable story.
We’ve never met but I had to fly to Miami to look this man @TheAnswerMMA in the eyes, hug him and shake his hand. I’ve been moved & motivated by his story ❤️
He recently won his first fight in the @ufc.
He had $7 bucks in his bank account when he won.
He sleeps on a couch in… pic.twitter.com/8QIDa7PJTY
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) July 27, 2023
The Zimbabwean fighter with an 11-4-0 record in professional mixed martial arts recently made his UFC debut after facing significant challenges. Themba arrived in America from Johannesburg just a few months ago with very little money, but with the help of a friend, he managed to survive and pursue his dream.
Gorimbo described his journey to the UFC as a roller coaster ride due to financial struggles, stating that he had only $7 in his bank account before his first fight. Despite the hardships, his recent victory against Takashi Sato shows that he is probably on track.
Themba in several interviews has expressed that his ultimate goal is to climb to the top of the division and fulfill his dreams of becoming a UFC champion.
Themba Gorimbo builds a water pump in his hometown
The selfless act of Gorimbo is also truly inspiring. Despite facing financial hardships, the Zimbabwean fighter chose to prioritize the needs of his village over his own. With the $7,000 he earned from selling his fight gear, Gorimbo made a remarkable decision to build a bush pump, ensuring his community has access to clean water.
This act of kindness not only reflects his resilience and determination but also highlights the power of giving back to one’s roots. The Rock’s revelation of this fascinating story further amplified the impact of Gorimbo’s actions.
The Rock gifts homeless Zimbabwe UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo fully-furnished house
▪️Gorimbo had a tough upbringing with both of his parents passing away when he was just 14.https://t.co/BIBE1WQiOy pic.twitter.com/0PwY57Hzhj
— ZimLive (@zimlive) July 29, 2023
Gorimbo’s journey from financial struggle to making a positive change in his community is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the potential we all have to make a difference.
