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“I Am Coming”- Inspired by $500,000 Worth Dwayne Johnson’s Gesture, UFC Fighter Who Had $7 in His Bank Account Shares His Story of Upward Trajectory

Published 08/08/2023, 1:39 AM EDT

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Dwayne Johnson, the Hollywood Megastar, is not just an icon on the silver screen but also a beacon of compassion and support. Johnson’s dedication to helping others demonstrates his noble character and kindness, enhancing his reputation as a unique person who utilizes his influence to have a beneficial impact outside of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.

His magnificence goes beyond his acting prowess, as he has shown his generosity by supporting a rising UFC star financially, allowing him to follow his aspirations. Now emboldened with this huge pillar of support behind him, the UFC fighter has shared his positive transition on social media.

Themba Gorimbo inspires the world after the support from Dwayne Johnson

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Having a huge pillar of support in the form of Dwayne Johnson could be similar to a blessing. Well, that blessing has surely raised welterweight aspect Themba Gorimbo from difficulties. The welterweight starlet is surely coming strong as he highlighted one of his previous videos on X. The prime intention of the video was to spread inspiration across the MMA world.

 

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The post had a caption that stated, “2020; I said this before I was even signed to and guess what? We now have the world to inspire.” Gorimbo brought out one of his old videos where he was seen revealing his ultimate goal to the MMA world. He said that UFC was his prime destination and that becoming the UFC champion was his sole objective. With such a great gesture shown by ‘The Rock’, it was obvious to spread motivation throughout the realms of MMA and Hollywood.

A gesture associated with a whooping amount

Themba Gorimbo gained attention for his amazing tale following his first victory at UFC Vegas 73. The Zimbabwean welterweight who defeated Takashi Sato in his debut UFC match stated that he had only about $7 in his bank account after the fight. Gorimbo quickly became a source of inspiration for many people after his tale went viral over night.

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In fact, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson heard about his experience and could identify with it. After realizing that Gorimbo had overcome obstacles to achieve success in the UFC, the Hollywood A-lister even made a kind offer to assist Gorimbo financially. After ‘The Rock’ replied to Gorimbo online, his story really took off.

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Even more special was the “Fast and Furious” actor’s willingness to help Gorimbo with a whooping amount of five hundred thousand dollars house. Well, the help will not only raise Gorimbo financially but also raise his confidence throughout his journey. What do you think of Johnson’s gesture? Let us know in the comments.

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Akchhat Bachheti

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Akchhat is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports, showcasing his love for the game and unwavering commitment to it through his articles. His fascination with the sport began when CM Punk made his debut against Mickey Gall in 2016, sparking his enduring passion. Since then, Akchhat has aspired to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sport and its participants.
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Rupkamal Sarma