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Donald Cerrone warns Rafael dos Anjos: Five rounds with me is going to be scary

Fighting "Cowboy" can be bad for your health ...

Donald Cerrone is a difficult man to bargain with.

Finally, after sitting the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight No. 1 contender for the past few months -- and only after a "Cowboy" ultimatum -- did UFC matchmaker Joe Silva and Co. give into the streaking fighter's demands, handing Cerrone his coveted title shot versus 155-pound king Rafael dos Anjos at UFC on FOX 17 on Dec. 19, 2015, in Orlando, Florida.

Looking back on his risky negotiating tactics, the antsy 32-year-old believes it paid off.