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Dwayne Johnson gifts brand new home to UFC fighter who had just $7 to his name,The Rock's meeting with Themba Gorimbo warmed the hearts of UFC fans last week - and now the WWE legend-turned-Hollywood actor has confirmed he generously sorted him out with a house

Dwayne Johnson gifts brand new home to UFC fighter who had just $7 to his name

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has gifted a brand new house to UFC star Themba Gorimbo.

The WWE legend and Hollywood actor recently surprised Gorimbo at his gym in Miami, where he'd been living since moving from his native Zimbabwe to pursue his MMA career, after learning of his financial struggles.

Gorimbo had just $7.49 in his bank account before his first UFC victory in May. Johnson vowed to help him out as it reminded him of his own situation before making it in wrestling.

And he's done that by buying him a home for him and his family, which he confirmed in a video uploaded on social media today (August 3) after it had been reported last week.

READ MORE: The Rock surprises tearful UFC star who only had $7 before career-changing win

After meeting Gorimbo for the first time, Johnson went to see his living arrangements in the gym – where he had a list of "my reasons" which includes fighting for his village and fighting for hope and change.

He then told him they were going to meet a friend of his – who doesn't actually exist. When Gorimbo arrived at the house, which he believed was owned by the imaginary person, he spotted pictures of his family on the side.

Is there a nicer sports star around than The Rock? Let us know in the comments section.

Themba Gorimbo hugging Dwayne Johnson
Gorimbo was shocked beyond belief (Image: Twitter/@TheRock)
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    "And when I found out you were sleeping on the couch in the gym – now there's no more couch sleeping, this is your house. Welcome home."

    Uploading the 10-minute long video to his Twitter, which you can watch below, Johnson wrote: "Welcome home @TheAnswerMMA. You and your family enjoy your new house brother. Lights are on. Bills are paid.

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    "Keep your “My Reason” list close, keep taking care of your people and I’m honoured to play a very, very small role in your $7 bucks journey.

    "$7 bucks. I’ve been there too. Got your back brother. Let’s get to work on that dream of becoming @ufc champion one day. Welcome home ~ DJ. ps – enjoy your Cheetos and alligators."