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Dwayne Johnson Gifts UFC Fighter A New House After Being Inspired By His Story

The actor met the Zimbabwean competitor on Twitter and was moved by his story of perseverance.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is known for his generosity. The actor and former WWE star has given fans things from puppies to homes. This week, the actor presented a Zimbabwean rising UFC star with a home as he continues to train for career success.

UFC welterweight fighter Themba Gorimbo, 32,  shared on Twitter in June how he had $7.42 in his bank account after relocating to Miami from Zimbabwe to train for his career.

According to PEOPLE, Gorimbo used much of his earnings and sold gear to send money home to his village in Zimbabwe, where he helped buy a well so the community had safe drinking water. Gorimbo had been sleeping on the couch in the gym where he trains.

The story resonated with Johnson, who has famously shared that at one point in his career, he only had $7 to his name and was living out of his car.

He even named his production company, Seven Bucks Productions. The company has produced many of his films and his sitcom Young Rock.

“This is f’n crazy to see and brings back many emotions and memories,” Johnson had tweeted in response to reading Gorimbo’s story. “$7.49 in this fighter’s bank account. I once had $7 bucks too. I’ve been there on that grind. Got your back, brother. I’ll help.”

This week, The Rock surprised Gorimbo during an interview, took him to a home, and gave it to him.

“Now there’s no more couch sleeping. This is your house,” Johnson told Gorimbo. “Welcome home.”

He added, “This place is yours. You don’t have to think about anything. The only thing you think about is your family, getting them over here, getting them with you, your training and becoming champion.”

According to PEOPLE, Johnson will lease the home and pay for all expenses for as long as Gorimbo wants to live there. Having a home will also allow Gorimbo to bring his children to America from Zimbabwe.

“You inspired me to work hard,” Gorimbo told Johnson, tearing up. “I will become a champion, trust me.”

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