Themba Gorimbo had just $7 to his name heading into his latest fight, but the Zimbabwean's gamble paid off as he kick-started his UFC career with an impressive win.
Gorimbo, 32, has enjoyed a huge spike in popularity since winning a unanimous decision against Takashi Sato last month. 'The Answer' was tapped out by AJ Fletcher when he made his UFC debut in February, but was able to bounce back and make the necessary adjustments to beat Sato in Las Vegas.
It was a much-needed win for Gorimbo, whose inspirational story has since caught the attention of celebrities such as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. "Coming off a loss, it was a tough ride. If you are signed to a UFC contract like me, you are on $10,000 [to show] and $10,000 [to win]. You have to pay 30 per cent tax and 10 per cent to your manager. I had $2,000 deductions in flights and money also taken for the hotels, so if you lose you really go home with nothing," Gorimbo told Mirror Fighting .
