Former NFL stars Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and James Harrison will fight in an exhibition mixed martial arts (MMA) bout in New Orleans next year, the pair announced on social media Wednesday.

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.

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.

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson says he's going to fight Pittsburgh Steelers great James Harrison in an MMA bout before the Super Bowl. But Johnson isn't doing himself any favors by trash-talking a man who was one of the most physically imposing defenders in NFL history.

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.

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.

Former Bengals star Chad ‘Ochocino’ Johnson says that he will fight Steelers legend James Harrison in an MMA bout before the Super Bowl.

Chad Johnson and James Harrison were more than able to hold their own on the gridiron during their time in the NFL, but Ochocinco may have made a major

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,