The Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers have seen all sorts of memorable moments on the field over the years. The two AFC North teams are rivals and whenever they play each other, bad blood tends to come out.
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.
Johnson wrote on social media about the upcoming contest.
“I’m fighting James Harrison in an exhibition MMA format 3 round bout in New Orleans before Super Bowl, I’m so excited 😆”
The two former players weren’t done talking to each other about the matchup. Johnson took to social media to call out Harrison.
“I’m gone beat yo a** in round 1 so don’t worry about the other 4. I’m standing on business.”
Harrison then respondedin a classic way that fans …