When Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson got here throughout a struggling UFC star on Twitter who admitted he solely had $US 7 (approx. $10.63) to his identify, he needed to do extra than simply give him a shoutout on-line.
The actor took it upon himself to go to the rising star, Themba Gorimbo, in Miami the place he was dwelling and coaching.
Gorimbo beforehand shared with ESPN that he had lived a tough life. His mom died when he was 9, and his father 4 years later, leaving him with out steerage.
At age 16 he needed to journey to the fields of his native Masvingo in Zimbabwe to illegally dig for Marange diamonds.
Watch the video above.
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Gorimbo made his UFC debut this 12 months, and although he was defeated by AJ Fletcher in February, three months later he emerged victorious over Takashi Sato for the primary time.
However as a substitute of constructing certain he had all of the instruments to proceed on in his preventing profession, he bought the gear he used within the struggle and used his UFC earnings of about $US 7000 (approx. 10,630) to ship a refund to Zimbabwe to fund a nicely in his village so his household and neighbours would have secure consuming water.
When ESPN had revealed that Gorimbo at one level solely had $US 7.49 (approx. $11.37) to his identify, Johnson felt compelled to share his story.
“That is f—–g loopy to see and brings again many feelings and recollections,” he had tweeted, “$7.49 on this fighter’s checking account. I as soon as had $7 too. I have been there on that grind. Received your again, brother. I am going to assist.”
The previous wrestler made good on his promise, sharing a clip on Twitter, of him sneaking up behind Gorimbo because the younger star was recounting their Twitter interplay in an interview.
As soon as he found out who had dropped in, Gorimbo jumped into Johnson’s arms in an extended and passionate embrace.
Johnson was honoured to satisfy Gorimbo, telling him, “Once I discovered you had $7 in your checking account, I do know what that is like. I used to be right here in Miami once I had $7, however then additionally you win your second struggle, then you definitely promote your struggle equipment, you purchase a water nicely on your village in Zimbabwe so your folks can have clear water.
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“Since you might have taken that cash and put it down on a automobile, on an house, however you did not. You took care of your folks, and that simply says precisely who you might be, and that is why I flew all the way in which in. Simply to look you within the eyes and let you know, I acquired your again.”
A star struck Gorimbo then led the Hollywood star to his sleeping quarters, explaining that he was so determined to return and practice in Miami that he begged his boss to let him sleep anyplace.
He confirmed his meagre dwelling scenario – consisting of a pull-out couch, a mini-fridge, his suitcase, however what caught The Rock’s eye was an inventory hung up amongst the belongings, titled “My Cause”.
Gorimbo defined that the checklist is what retains him motivated, being topped with “I struggle for my children’ smiles”.
The checklist additionally says he fights “for my village” and “for many who imagine in me”.
After witnessing Gorimbo’s dwelling circumstances, the Moana actor requested him to accompany him to satisfy somebody who was nicely related within the trade, taking him to a waterside property.
The Rock then feigned a cellphone name, declaring the images in the home to Gorimbo.
However when the younger fighter seemed, he discovered his personal face staring again at him, together with these of his children.
Placing two and two collectively, he embraced Johnson, who handed over a key, telling the rising UFC star, “I needed to look you within the eye and needed to let you know welcome residence.”
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Within the caption of the video, the 51-year-old wrote, “You and your loved ones get pleasure from your new home brother. Lights are on. Payments are paid. Hold your ‘My Cause’ checklist shut, maintain taking good care of your folks and I am honored to play a really, very small position in your $7 bucks journey.
“$7 bucks. I have been there too. Received your again brother. Let’s get to work on that dream of turning into @ufc champion someday.”
After Gorimbo processed the unimaginable present, he wiped his tears and instructed Johnson that he’ll use the cash he had saved for getting lodging himself on constructing one other nicely in Zimbabwe.
He vowed to his idol, “You impressed me to work arduous. I’ll grow to be a champion, belief me.”
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