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.

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.

Former Cincinnati Bengals star Chad ‘Ochocino’ Johnson says that he will fight Pittsburgh Steelers legend James Harrison in an MMA bout before the Super Bowl. Johnson announced the news on X. The fight is scheduled to be five rounds, according to Harrison.

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.

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.

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (Johnson) announced via X that he will fight Pittsburgh Steelers great James Harrison. The fight is a three-round MMA-style exhibition, possibly before Super Bowl LIX.

James Harrison was a star defensive player for the Pittsburgh Steelers during Chad Johnson's last few seasons with the Bengals.