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Dwayne Johnson Surprises UFC Fighter with Miami Home

11/2/2025

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprised UFC welterweight Themba Gorimbo by gifting him a house in Miami after learning of his financial struggles.
The gesture followed Gorimbo's first UFC victory in May 2023, when he revealed he had only $7.49 in his bank account.
Gorimbo, preparing for a Las Vegas fight, expressed gratitude and determination to become a champion, saying, "I will become your champion," and he would do whatever it takes.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprised UFC welterweight Themba Gorimbo by gifting him a house in Miami after learning of his financial struggles.
The gesture followed Gorimbo's first UFC victory in May 2023, when he revealed he had only $7.49 in his bank account.
Gorimbo, preparing for a Las Vegas fight, expressed gratitude and determination to become a champion, saying, "I will become your champion," and he would do whatever it takes.