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'Cowboy' sent back to the barn after UFC books Michael Johnson vs. Beneil Dariush

Silly little "Cowboy" ... UFC has other plans for you.

Not long after Donald Cerrone had a change of heart and decided to take another fight -- as opposed to sitting on the sidelines until December while lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos heals up from injury -- the promotion has denied his request to fight Michael Johnson.

Instead, "The Menace" will face off against Beneil Dariush.

Their 155-pound showdown is now official for the UFC Fight Night 74: "Saint Preux vs. Teixeira" mixed martial arts (MMA) event on FOX Sports 1, scheduled for Aug.