[ Shawne Merriman is taking the next step of growth for Lights Out Xtreme Fighting into his own hands. Merriman, a retired NFL Pro Bowl linebacker, has launched his own Lights Out Sports app that will support live broadcasts for his budding MMA organization, starting with the next event on May 18 in Long Beach, … Read more
[ Former NFL star Shawne Merriman knows a thing or two about Achilles injuries, and when he heard former UFC champion Jamhal Hill ruptured his, there was plenty of advice to offer. Merriman is best known for his achievements on the gridiron, but for nearly two decades, he has been around the fight business, and … Read more
[ It wasn’t easy for former NFL standout Shawne Merriman to walk away from the game he loves, but the former linebacker-turned-MMA-promoter knew when it was time. He hopes UFC’s Tony Ferguson will also have that revelation. The biggest similarity between football and MMA is that they are both very physically demanding sports that take … Read more
