CNN —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.
Johnson first said it was a three-round bout before Harrison said it would actually last five rounds.
The pair have already been exchanging barbs, with Johnson telling Harrison: “I’m gone beat yo a** in round 1 so don’t worry about the other 4.
Harrison, meanwhile, enjoyed a 15-year NFL career, spent mostly with the Steelers.
Harrison won two Super Bowl rings with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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