Donald Cerrone might be penciled in to face UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos later this year but he's always willing to make time for others.

Speaking with Chael Sonnen this week, Cerrone explained why interim UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor wouldn't get into his head if and when the Irishman moves back to 155 pounds.

Although, in so doing he describes how Dos Anjos has already managed to.

"Let him come on with it," Cerrone said. "Oh f**k, come on Chael. Bring that s**t on. The only problem is he's not going to be able to do that s**t talking stuff with me because [Dos Anjos] is walking a f***ing thin line with me right now.

"When I saw [Dos Anjos] at the [UFC Fan] expo we were joking around. 'Let's get this date going.' As soon as I leave the expo he tweets at me saying, 'Cowboy when I see you again you're going 0-2 to me' so he starts the fire."

Cerrone and Dos Anjos even shot a quick, friendly video together prior to UFC 189 in Las Vegas. Nate Diaz wasn't impressed.

"When we were together, b***h you weren't saying nothing now I turn my back you want to tweet to me all crazy?" said Cerrone. "Next time I see Dos Anjos I might f***ing punch him in the mouth. You have to see me, b***h. So if McGregor wants to talk s**t? It doesn't fly with Cowboy. That's not how I was raised.

"You can't just hide behind Twitter, hide behind the UFC. 'Oh, you can't hit me until we fight.' Nah, you've got to stand up for what you're talking about. Hopefully we won't cross paths. He hasn't crossed the line and pissed me off just yet, but he's walking the line, for sure."

You have to wonder what it would take to get over that line. Someone like McGregor might know.

"Conor's just good at f***ing talking s**t," said Cerrone. "If I was to fight Conor and he gets on public TV and talks s**t that wouldn't fly with me. At the first opportunity of seeing him I'd check him.

"We might be crossing paths but who the f**k knows. I'd welcome that. Hopefully he talks s**t and I slap the s**t out of him, pump the pay-per-views up and I make four million dollars."

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TWEETS

Wanted.

WANTED RDA Reward UFC GOLD https://t.co/svR27pCiqw — Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) July 23, 2015

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Beef.

As the champion I would think that u would want to fight the #1 person instead of running @Ruthless_RL bc we have unfinished business — Johny Hendricks (@JohnyHendricks) July 23, 2015

Judging by the size of your belly I doubt you do much running these days https://t.co/sFDLXeoEFx — Ben Askren (@Benaskren) July 23, 2015

@JanBlachowicz that's cute lol I needed that laugh! — Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) July 23, 2015

TBT.

#TBT This is the tournament that put me on the map. As you can see there was some serious talent on... https://t.co/08HaVsNjJK — Carlos Condit (@CarlosCondit) July 23, 2015

Nice.

Lawyer up, Wandy.

Get well soon.

Careful.

On route to Glasgow to drink the city dry....lock up your sons — Joanne Calderwood (@DRkneevil) July 23, 2015

Mayhem.

You can grill mayhem for 9 hours and he still won't tell you what you came to hear... Bootleg journalist. — mayhem (@mayhemmiller) July 23, 2015

Dang.

@MrAwesomeZach it was a slow news day and those weirdos will literally write about ANYTHING!!!!! — Dana White (@danawhite) July 24, 2015

This Week in Struggle.

So I lost. I'm still in shock. It was entertaining atleast. I ate Oreos and pizza to feel better. If u r still bitter I suggest the same. — Todd Duffee (@ToddDuffee) July 22, 2015

Is it weird or illegal that I'm following my 5 year olds camp bus today since it's the first day ? She was nervous so said I'd follow bus. — Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) July 20, 2015

Sure feel like I drive the country ALONE most miles. pic.twitter.com/poeRmQ2sg6 — Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) July 20, 2015

flight delayed while boarded because the propellers aren't working, then flight attendant sprints down the isle screaming "CALL 911!!!" .... — sarah moras (@sarahcheesecake) July 22, 2015

Been going barefoot in the summers for about 10 years now and just got kicked out of my first place ever due to no shoes! — Ben Askren (@Benaskren) July 20, 2015

My no sodium breakfast looks and tastes delicious. #TrickTheBrain pic.twitter.com/wUeCWeCu5s — James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) July 20, 2015

Be carefull when you choose sparing partner :D pic.twitter.com/plX3sk9gwg — khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 22, 2015

1 inch punch or 1 inch push when I'm not ready??? This goiiiii hahahaMARK HUNT Posted by MARK HUNT on Sunday, July 19, 2015

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