XFC 14 lineup takes shape for HDNet broadcast, Gormley scratched from co-headliner

The fight card for XFC's first event of 2011, which airs live on HDNet, is taking shape.

As previously announced, "XFC 14: Resurrection" takes place Oct. 21 at UCF Arena in Orlando, Fla., on the campus of University of Central Florida.

The headliner pits former WEC champion Jamie Varner (17-5-1) vs. fellow lightweight Nate Jolly (10-3).

However, XFC officials have confirmed with MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that a co-headliner between heavyweights Scott Barrett (12-2) and former UFC fighter Chase Gormley (7-5) has been scratched. Gormley took a fight on Aug. 20 and suffered a TKO loss, and XFC officials pulled him from the October card. They're now seeking a replacement.

Other notable XFC 14 bouts include middleweights Josh Clark (4-1) vs. Reggie Pena (8-5), "The Ultimate Fighter 11" fighter Charles Blanchard (9-2) vs. fellow welterweight Elijah Harshbargar (6-3), and middleweight Mike Bernhard (9-2) vs. EliteXC and Bellator vet Mikey Gomez (11-8).

Additionally, 125-pounder Marianna Kheyfets (3-0) and featherweight Bruce Connors (8-3) are booked for the card and await opponents.

The latest XFC 14 card now includes:

• Nate Jolly vs. Jamie Varner
• Scott Barrett vs. TBA
• Marianna Kheyfets vs. TBA
• Josh Clark vs. Reggie Pena
• Charles Blanchard vs. Elijah Harshbargar
• Mike Bernhard vs. Mikey Gomez
• Bruce Connors vs. TBA

by MMAjunkie.com Staff