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James Harrison, Chad Johnson scheduled for MMA bout before Super Bowl, ex-Bengals star says

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

James Harrison New Orleans Saints v Pittsburgh Steelers PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 30: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is introduced prior to the game against the New Orleans Saints at Heinz Field on November 30, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

By Taylor Spirito, WPXI.com

NEW ORLEANS — 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.

Johnson took to X to announce he is fighting Harrison in an exhibition MMA format three-round bout in New Orleans before the game.

Harrison reposted the post, saying it was five rounds.

There’s no official word on if the fight is scheduled.

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