A classic American story for some, a story of redemption through the power of dreams and the ability to work hard. This is the story of Temba Gorimbo., an MMA fighter who came to dream of fighting for the most prestigious acronym, UFC. But his life story is one of a very special one, and he managed to get both the actor and the ex moving. athlete Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock.
Temba Gorimbo: from diamond mines to UFC
There The story of Temba Gorimbo is unfortunately familiar to many people in Africa. This is a story of great sacrifice. At the age of 9 he lost his mother, and four years later his father. And a road full of risks begins for him to try to make ends meet. At 16, he decides to leave his hometown of Masvingo to go to work in the diamond mines and says: “We don’t mind digging them up, we did it illegally. I took a big risk trying to go deeper and deeperTo”.
Luck leaves him again when he is stopped by the police and was attacked by police dogs that leave scars as a keepsake. However, after 16 years, his redemption came. Gorimbo said he had just over $7 in his checking account before the Miami match. After the fight, his second in the UFC, he put his fight kit up for sale to provide his village with a clean water well. Meanwhile, he sleeps on the couch at the gym where he works out.
The rock gives a home: a gesture that moves the web
Story came to Dwayne Johnson: actor yes but with a past in the world of sports. And the former champion decided to help a colleague. He flew to him, they talked and in the end, surprisingly, he sued him.
When I found out you only had $7 in your bill, I thought I knew what that meant. You won your second fight and decided to donate your well kit to your village. You chose to take care of your people, and that speaks volumes about who I am, and that’s why I came to you: to look you in the eye and tell you I’ll have your back.
Now I say welcome home. The lights are on, the bills have been paid. Keep caring for your people and know that you have another brother with you.
Gorimbo: from his debut in South Africa to the UFC
There Gorimbo’s career in the octagon began over 10 years ago.. In 2010, he decided to take up wrestling after watching the movie Never Back Down. UFC against Fletcher, where he lost via submission. Then in May last year came the first victory over Sato. But now he promises: “By the end of 2024, I will be the new champion.”
