UFC welterweight contender Themba Gorimbo acquired a go to from Dwayne Johnson earlier at present.
‘The Reply’ is contemporary off his return reverse Takashi Sato in Could at UFC Vegas 73. The bout happened only a few months after his debut, a submission loss to A.J. Fletcher in February. Nevertheless, Themba Gorimbo would have significantly better fortune in his second outing, successful by unanimous resolution.
Following the victory, the welterweight contender took to social media. In a put up that later went viral, Themba Gorimbo revealed that he had simply $7 {dollars} in his checking account previous to the win over Sato. The fighter was very upfront about his monetary struggles, incomes the eye of Dwayne Johnson.
The wrestler-turned-actor famously pursued a profession in soccer however didn’t discover a lot success. As Dwayne Johnson has recalled, when he was launched from the CFL in 1995, he had simply $7 in his pocket. Practically three a long time later, he’s one of many greatest names on the planet, and he wished to satisfy Themba Gorimbo. After the fighter’s plea for monetary help, the actor responded in Could on social media.
We’ve by no means met however I needed to fly to Miami to look this man @TheAnswerMMA within the eyes, hug him and shake his hand. I’ve been moved & motivated by his story ❤️
He lately received his first struggle within the @ufc.
He had $7 bucks in his checking account when he received.
He sleeps on a sofa in… pic.twitter.com/8QIDa7PJTY
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) July 27, 2023
Right now on social media, Dwayne Johnson launched a video of his emotional assembly with Themba Gorimbo. Within the put up, the actor famous that the welterweight’s story impressed him, and reminded him of himself. Nevertheless, he additionally acknowledged that the fighter requested nothing of him.
Nonetheless, it was clear that it was nonetheless fairly the second between the 2 males. At present, it’s unknown if Dwayne Johnson gave any kind of help, or presents to Themba Gorimbo. Nevertheless, the emotional second between the 2 seemingly tells the entire story.
What do you make of this information from Dwayne Johnson? Who do you wish to see Themba Gorimbo struggle in his return?