The main event has been changed at XFC 27, as Junior Assuncao has been forced to withdraw from action due to injury. Stepping in for him is J.P. Reese who will take on Daniel Swain. That fight will now be second on the card and the title fight between Deivison Ribeiro vs. Farkhad Sharipov now main event.

Junior Assuncao out, J.P. Reese in to take on Daniel Swain at XFC 27

MMASucka.com learned from sources close to the event about the lineup change.

Swain (10-2)  is a Pancrase and MFC veteran that is looking to continue on his winning ways. He is currently riding a four-fight winning streak with his most recent victory against Tomonari Kanomata at Pancrase 248 in Japan. “Agent Orange” is a wrestling standout who is now training with Trevor Prangley’s AKA school.

Reese (10-7) is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Billy Quarantillo at Real Fighting Championships 29 in November. The highlight on the American Top Team’s record is a last minute fight for Strikeforce, unfortunately he lost to Bobby Green. He also went 3-0 under the Bellator banner.

XFC 27 is set to go down on December 13 from Muskegon, MI. As mentioned the Ribeiro vs. Sharipov fight will headline the card, while all the other bouts will move up.

Check out the updated XFC 27 fight card below.

Main Event Featherweight Championship:
Farkhad Sharipov (14-5) vs. Deivison Ribeiro (24-9)
Co-Main Event :
Dom O’Grady (15-5) vs Eric Reynolds (18-6) @ Lightweight 155 lbs.
Feature Bout:
Alex Trevino (5-3) vs Dave Courchaine (15-6) @ Lightweight 155 lbs.
Angela Hill (Pro Debut) vs Stephanie Skinner  @ Women’s Atomweight 105 lbs.
JP Reese vs Daniel Swain (10-2) @ Featherweight 145 lbs.
Opening Bout:
Dom Steele (9-4) vs Ryan Thomas (17-7) @ Welterweight 170 lbs.