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Round 1 David Baggett is the third man inside the cage. Sheridan takes the center of the cage and is throwing out his jab. Vake is hesitant to engage. Sheridan looks to counter, so not much happens early. More jabs from "The Sheriff," who then follows up with a body kick. Vake throws his own kick, but it goes low. The fight restarts. Vake clinches and turns Sheridan's back to the cage. Vake gets underhooks but can't do much. They separate. Sheridan lands some jabs, and a kick from Vake hits his opponent's forearm. Nice jabs from Sheridan, who counters a low kick. Vake is hurt and covers up. Sheridan lands a knee to the body, then a high kick to the guard, and keeps the pressure on. Sheridan gets a muay thai clinch and lands an absolutely brutal knee to the head! Vake's mouthpiece …

Sherdog's live UFC Sacramento coverage will begin Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. The event is also known as UFC Fight Night 285. Round 1 Women’s strawweights light the fuse for UFC Sacramento, as Dyer (7-1, 1-0 UFC) toes the line against Reed (8-5, 4-5 UFC) at 115 pounds. David Shurley adjudicates matters. They set sail with no glove touch. Strong leg kick from Reed. Dyer answers with an overhand right. Leg kick from Dyer, who takes the center and backs her counterpart to the fence. She lands another hard leg kick. They trade jabs in the center of the cage. Nice front kick to the body from Reed. Dyer sneaks in a head kick, then a one-two and a body kick. Reed not exactly looking comfortable here. Inside leg kick from Dyer, who holds all the measurable advantages in this matchup. Dyer presses forward behind a one-two, retreats and scores with an inside leg kick. Halfway home in this round. Reed scores with a low kick and follows it with a kick to the body. Dyer follows a right hand …

Eoin Sheridan has a tall, slender frame that poses issues for opponents. | 📷: PFL MMA

Holding a 5-0 professional record with three victories under the Professional Fighters League banner, Eoin Sheridan is just getting started, but he believes the stage is already set for his rise. Sheridan will return to action against James Vake in a welterweight showcase bout at PFL Tampa, where he hopes to move closer to championship contention.

The final event of the PFL Summer Series will be headlined by Cris Cyborg welcoming Ketlen Vieira to the promotion in a women’s featherweight title fight. The card will also feature several rising prospects. In an interview with Sherdog.com, Sheridan discussed his immediate future and what fans should expect from his matchup with Vake.

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Eoin Sheridan faces James Vake at PFL Tampa with a 5-0 professional record Now ranked in the Top 10, Sheridan believes he is beginning an exciting journey toward the top of a …