But it seems that the rivalry is now leaving the field and heading for the ring. Former Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco announced that he will participate in an MMA match before the Super Bowl. His opponent will be former Steelers legend James Harrison.

Chad “Ochochinco” Johnson and James Harrison have undoubtedly crossed paths a number of times on the field. With Harrions being a Steelers legend and Johnson being the face of the Bengals for so long, there’s a natural tension between them. Surely, they’ve clashed more often than not.

The retired NFL stars announced loose plans for an MMA exhibition sometime in early February 2025 in New Orleans

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.

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson said this week on social media that he agreed to have an MMA exhibition fight against former

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.

Ex-Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson says he will square off against former Steelers linebacker James Harrison in an MMA bout before the Super Bowl.