Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson presents penniless UFC fighter new house

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson shocked penniless UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo by leasing a brand new house for him.

The wrestler-turned-movie star was moved by the Zimbabwe-born sportsman’s story after he admitted he was sleeping on a sofa on the gymnasium and had simply $7 in his checking account earlier than his first huge win — so Johnson leased him an house in Miami, Florida and paid all of the payments for him.

Johnson unveiled the shock by telling Gorimbo he was taking him on a visit to go to a good friend’s house however after they obtained there, the ‘Quick and Livid’ star revealed the pal didn’t exist and the brand new house was for him, saying: “So Themba I don’t know anybody who lives right here. I needed to carry you right here, I needed to look you within the eye and inform you: ‘Welcome house!’”

The star handed over the keys and added: “I used to be so moved by your story. After I discovered you have been sleeping on the sofa within the gymnasium … now there’s no extra sofa sleeping. That is your home. Welcome house!”

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The star added: “Now you may carry your youngsters right here, man, your loved ones. This place is yours. You don’t have to consider something. The one factor you consider is your loved ones, getting them over right here, getting them with you, coaching, and turning into a champion.”

Gorimbo was overwhelmed with emotion as he informed his hero: ” Thanks a lot, man. I’ll change into a champion, belief me. Belief me, you may shake my hand, I’ll change into your champion. Thanks. Thanks a lot.”

Johnson had embellished the house with footage of the UFC fighter and his household, stocked the fridge and even stuffed the wardrobe with exercise gear.

The previous wrestler informed followers about his huge shock in a put up on Twitter, writing: “Welcome house … You and your loved ones get pleasure from your new home brother. Lights are on. Payments are paid. Preserve your ‘My Motive’ listing shut, hold taking good care of your folks and I’m honoured to play a really, very small position in your $7 bucks journey. $7 bucks. I’ve been there too. Bought your again brother. Let’s get to work on that dream of turning into champion sooner or later. Welcome house — DJ. ps — get pleasure from your Cheetos and alligators.”

It got here after Gorimbo posted an image on Twitter exhibiting his financial institution steadiness of $7.49 earlier than profitable his first huge combat. He added: “This was the cash left I had earlier than the combat and now God granted me a great win and it’s going to be an incredible one going ahead. If it wasn’t for the free meals I began to obtain after I signed the combat I might most likely be singing a distinct story. Grateful.”

After being gifted the house by Johnson, Gorimbo pledged to make use of the cash he was saving to get his personal place to construct a borehole again house in Zimbabwe to offer residents with clear water.