Donald Cerrone “invades” the stage during an interview and asks CM Punk for an autograph

Punk (left) signs hat at the request of D. Cerrone (right). Photo: Reproduction

Hired at the end of last year by the UFC, the star of prowrestling ( telecatch, in Brazil) CM Punk caused a huge fuss when he arrived at the octagon. This Friday (02), his first official event in the organization lived up to all the commotion generated. Punk was the guest at the question and answer session that preceded the official weigh-in of UFC 182, in Las Vegas (USA), and starred in one of the most entertaining events of recent times, which even included an invasion of the lightweight division. Donald Cerrone in order to get an autograph from the new Ultimate fighter

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As explained by “Cowboy” Cerrone himself, who was cutting the last few grams with a view to the official weigh-in minutes after the interview, the autograph on a hat was his initiative that included the collaboration of several athletes in order to give a gift to a child or fan. who deserved the award. Shortly after Punk's signature, the article was given to a small fan who attended the question and answer session together with his father at the MGM Grand Casino & Hotel.

But anyone who thinks that the unusual moment was the most bizarre of the interview, which lasted just over 40 minutes, is mistaken. With an impressive number of fans visibly drunk and many others drinking beer even at the microphone, CM Punk was pelted with questions about American football, which restaurant is the best, invitations to parties and requests for photos after the event. Very good-natured, and accustomed to interacting with fans since his time in WWE, Punk reacted well and maintained a good mood throughout.

At 36 years old, CM Punk still doesn't have any professional fights on his record. The former telecatch star recently decided that he will train at the “Roufusport” gym, the same as the lightweight champion. Anthony Pettis, in Milwalkee (USA). Although he is expected to make his debut in mid-2015 or even in the second half of the year, there is still no date, event or opponent announced for his first fight in the Octagon.