DHAFIR "DADA 5000" HARRIS
Dada 5000’s desire to help those in his community Fight their Fight out of poverty would soon become his driving force for his success. Dhafir’s desire to help elevate the men that came through the Back Yard would increase his determination to bring exposure on a world wide level to not only the fighters but also the people of Perrine, Florida. He committed himself to the youth by speaking at schools, events within his community and others nation wide. His passion for people is portrayed through volunteering his time, efforts, and educating others on the issues that affect his community from Anti-Bullying and feeding those in need, Politicians and a host of others can feel his heart and have been motivated to take action as well.
Dhafir “DaDa 5000” Harris’ humble beginnings as a “public” figure originated in the underground world of backyard fighting. Dhafir took a leave of absence from his job in 2005 to join his childhood friend, Kimbo Slice (street fighter turned MMA champion) to explore the opportunities provided by this backyard fighting culture.
It is no secret that Dhafir is an actor, pro fighter, mentor, motivational speaker and well the list goes on. To remain humble is an understatement when you look at the accolades bestowed upon him. Coming from a place where it is hard to live from day to day let alone walk among men and be viewed as an icon is rare. This is exactly what he has managed to do and the results are being recognized by the media worldwide. Bravo Dhafir for all you do for your community, for your culture, for your colleagues and for the world. You are appreciated.
Dawg Fight is a documentary film directed by Billy Corben about the mixed martial arts career and personal life of Bellator MMA fighter Dhaffir Harris. The documentary is critically acclaimed for its sobering account of the brutal sport no holds barred fighting and bareknuckle fighting.
West Perrine, Florida is an impoverished pocket of Southwest Miami-Dade County, where over 73 percent of its residents are African American, and more than a third of them are unemployed. Violent crimes occur on a daily basis in this neighborhood of less than two square miles, where much of its adult male population winds up dead or in prison before their 30th birthday.
But among the blight, there is hope.
