‘Rampage Jackson can still get after it’... Insider details UFC legend’s sparring sessions for Rashad Evans fight

Quinton Rampage Jackson is looking sensational in the gym ahead of his massive fight against Rashad Evans, according to an insider.

On April 12, at The Pit in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, the former UFC stars will wave goodbye to the cage, as they set foot in the ring, to write the final chapter of their story.

The pair first met all the way back in 2010, with Suga picking up a unanimous decision victory at UFC 114.

Ever since, Rampage has dreamed of an opportunity to get his revenge.

And now, he has his chance.

Shawne Merriman has been impressed with how Rampage Jackson has looked in sparring Shawne Merriman isnt just an NFL legend, but a respected combat sports promoter, with his network, Lights Out Sports TV, teaming up with Signature Punch Promotions, ICS (Influencer Crossover Series), to stage the significant match-up between Quinton Rampage Jackson and Rashad Evans .

The former linebacker, who carved out a reputation for his awe-inspiring power and unrelenting will to win, cant wait for the showdown between two combat sports icons.

Utilizing his promotional prowess, Merriman explained why Rampage vs Evans is the combat sports equivalent of Khalil Mack vs Micah Parsons .

To put it simply, the football superstar cant wait for the fight, especially because hes trained with Rampage and has seen just how ferocious the fan favorite is looking.

In an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow, Merriman explained: Its funny, because I know both of these guys well.

They didnt even know it was going to be on my platform, Lights Out Sports TV.

So, when they found out, everybody was extremely excited.

These guys are still in shape.

I actually trained with Rampage, several months ago in Long Beach, with Antonio McKee, in his gym down there.

I know that Rampage can still get after it, because he was sparring next to me.

So, I know what he looks like now.

Rashad has always kept his body in shape.

Hes still in shape.

Ive never seen him in the ten years Ive known him, let himself go.

Its gonna be tough.

Its hard for me to pick, because I know both of the guys.

But I know that, when they talked about doing this, they wanted to give the people a show.

They had a podcast together, they said, Hey, man, lets put on a show together.

I think theyre going to do just that.

Shawne Merriman relives moment he thought he was going to have to fight Randy Couture Having grown up boxing, Merriman jumped at the opportunity to train in MMA, with Fox Sports Jay Glazer, offering him a chance to do some work with Randy Couture .

At the time, The Natural was still UFC champion, and considered to be one of the most dangerous human beings walking the face of the Earth.

Therefore, its more than understandable that the Chargers great wasnt so keen to take him on.

Now, Merriman has opened up about the moment he thought he was going to have to fight Couture .

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