The Rock buys a house for UFC fighter with $7 to his name — fighter sold all his gear after bout to provide his village with water

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reached out to a UFC fighter and surprised him with a new home, after it became public that the mixed martial artist had just $7.49 in his bank account. The fighter also sold his fight gear after a recent UFC bout to provide his village in east Africa with a water pump.

Johnson commented on a post by ESPN about Themba Gorimbo, a fighter from Zimbabwe, that showed a Bank of America statement of just over $7 along with a comment from Gorimbo saying, "This was the money left I had before the fight and now God granted me a good win."

"If it wasn't for the free UFC meals I started to receive after I signed the fight I would probably be singing a different story," the fighter wrote on Twitter.

"This is f’n crazy to see and brings back many emotions and memories. $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. You got this. I’ll be in touch," Johnson said in response.

While the Zimbabwean sat for an interview outside a training cage, the WWE wrestler snuck up behind him for a surprise visit. Gorimbo then showed Johnson where he's been sleeping: the second-floor couch of his mixed martial arts gym.

On the wall in front of the couch, the fighter wrote a list of inspirational reasons to fight. "I fight for my kids smiles. I fight for hope & change. I fight for those who believe in me," and "I fight for my village" were among a lengthy list.

According to the Daily Mail, after a May 20, 2023, victory in the UFC, Gormibo sold his fight gear and made $7,000.

"Instead of using the money to find a place to live, he built a bush pump so his village back in Zimbabwe can have clean water," Johnson said. "He never asked me for anything, but I just wanted to help the guy out. $7 Bucks ya know."

Not only did the actor surprise Gorimbo at his gym, he had another shocking reveal for him. Johnson took the 170-pound fighter to a house in Miami that was secretly stocked with signature clothing, shoes, food, and even photos of the fighter's family.

He then handed Gorimbo the keys and told him he will pay for all expenses relating to the home for as long as Gorimbo wants to live there.

Gorimbo assured Johnson that he will become a UFC belt holder: "I will become a champion, trust me, you can shake my hand on it. I will become a champion, thank you so much."

“The guy works his ass off. He has such a singular focus and a goal, and he’s sleeping on the couch in the gym. He’s so committed,” Johnson mentioned before he got on a plane. “I am lucky and blessed to be able to shake that man’s hand and be a very small part in his seven bucks journey.”

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