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 welterweight division infused
with new talent.
“It’s going great so far with the PFL, my momentum is certainly
picking up and I’m officially ranked in the Top 10. My time here is
going well, and hopefully it’ll continue to do so. It’s a massive
promotion and obviously now after we merged with
MVP, it’s an exciting time to be an athlete in the company and
I’m excited to see what’s next.”
Sheridan is not focusing on any particular game plan or element of
Vake’s skill set. Instead, he looks forward to showcasing his own
abilities.
“I just can’t wait to go out there and just do what I do. Whatever
presents itself in this fight, I’ll look for it. I don’t think too
much into fighting or the matchup, fighting comes second nature to
me. I’ve been doing it for a long, long time, many, many years. I’m
dangerous in the cage for anybody. I’m a 6’5” sniper, so be
careful, he needs to be careful.”
Cris Cyborg’s
final MMA bout headlines PFL Tampa: Tune in on Saturday, Aug. 22 at
9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
In addition to carrying considerable self-belief, Sheridan takes
pride in representing Ireland and envisions helping bring the PFL
back to Dublin.
“I think the Irish are built for fighting, it’s in our blood. For
me, it’s just years and years of consistency and discipline and
continuing to show up and continually improving, and learning from
mistakes as well. This is what gives me confidence and then just
the sheer size of me for this division, their hands are going to be
full. It’s an honor to represent Ireland, and I’m a kickboxer so I
like to stand and bang, that’s how the Irish like to do it. We’re
well-rounded fighters and there’s plenty more of us that haven’t
even broke onto the scene yet. But I’m happy to be one that’s
leading the way.”
Sheridan, who admitted that he had to practice public speaking in
college, expects to enter the title picture in 2027 as the PFL
begins its next chapter with MVP. He plans to climb the rankings
while entertaining fans along the way. As for what they should
expect against Vake, Sheridan offered a simple promise: “expect
fireworks, The Sheriff is coming.”