In a tweet from his verified Twitter account on a Saturday, The Rock unveiled the striking resemblance between his own life story and that of Themba Gorimbo.

This revelation came as a response to a headline stating that the Zimbabwean MMA fighter possessed a mere US$7 in his Bank of America account before his momentous battle at UFC 73 in Las Vegas.

The Rock Pledges To Assist Themba Gorimbo

Sharing his heartfelt connection, The Rock disclosed that there was a time when he too had a mere US$7 in his bank account. Reading about Themba Gorimbo’s arduous journey rekindled a multitude of emotions and memories within him.

The illustrious star of the Fast and Furious franchise made a sincere commitment to extend his support to Gorimbo, assuring that he would personally reach out to the Zimbabwean MMA fighter and his dedicated team.

Not only did The Rock pledge his assistance, but he also offered inspiring words to uplift and motivate Gorimbo.

Hollywood Icon Dwayne Johnson Vows Support To Rising Zimbabwean UFC Fighter Themba Gorimbo

“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 @TheAnswerMMA #hardestworkersintheroom,” The Rock passionately tweeted on his Twitter account.

Gorimbo Registered Debut UFC Victory Recently

The Rock’s commitment to aid Gorimbo comes as a welcome development, especially considering that Gorimbo achieved his first UFC victory just last month.

After enduring defeat in his UFC debut earlier this year, he was determined to redeem himself. Finally, Gorimbo’s opportunity for redemption arrived when he faced off against Japan’s Takashi Sato at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Displaying his skills with resilience and determination, the Zimbabwean MMA star secured a hard-earned victory, triumphing over Sato through a unanimous decision. The judges unanimously scored the match in Gorimbo’s favour, with a unanimous (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) decision.