Shawne "Lights Out" Merriman spent 8 seasons in NFL, 6 seasons as Linebacker with LA Chargers and 2 with the Buffalo Bills, and now he's turned his attention to MMA!  He earned NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first season and recorded 39 & 1⁄2 quarterback sacks in his first three seasons, also making three Pro Bowls as well as two All-Proselections. He was hampered by injuries his next three seasons, and the Chargers waived Merriman midseason in 2010. He was picked up through waivers by the Buffalo Bills that season, but he only played minimally with the Bills due to continued injuries. He was released by the Bills before the 2012 season however, they re-signed him midseason. He retired at the end of the 2012 season. Now runs the "Lights Out Extreme Fighting" promotion and they host a major MMA event in California on Saturday 6th of April! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices