Former NFL stars Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and James Harrison are scheduled to fight in an MMA exhibition bout in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

NFL legends Chad Johnson and James Harrison are set to square off in a mixed martial arts bout early next year, they announced on social media.

So count us among those surprise when former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson put it out on social media that he and Harrison are scheduled to square off in a five-round MMA bout in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl.

Pittsburgh Steelers great and former linebacker James Harrison is set to take on former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson in an MMA bout before this season's Super Bowl.

From viral celebrations throughout his NFL career to off-field stunts during his post-playing days, Chad Johnson, formerly known as Chad Ochocinco, has always had a flare for the dramatics.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had legends all over their defense throughout history. It takes a great team to have intense, high-level rivalries, and Pittsburgh has had plenty of hated foes that circle them on their schedules.

Harrison stated that Ochocinco would not be able to stand after the fight. The fight comes after Johnson explained how he would intimidate Steelers players before games on Inside the NFL. “I knew it (playing the Steelers) would be a two-chinstrap game,

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson said he will fight one of his former AFC North rivals leading up to the 2025 Super Bowl.