American MMA fighter Chase Sherman had to pull out of his match against Parker Porter at UFC 287

due to a medical issue, which was announced by UFC officials on July 26, 2021.

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Sherman had been expected to make his fourth appearance in the UFC's heavyweight division,

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having won his last fight against Ike Villanueva at UFC Fight Night in May.

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having won his last fight against Ike Villanueva at UFC Fight Night in May.

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The nature of his medical issue has not been disclosed. Parker Porter is still set to compete,

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with the UFC yet to announce a replacement for Sherman.

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Despite being a common occurrence in combat sports,

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fighter withdrawals due to medical issues highlight the importance of prioritizing fighters

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health and safety over event schedules.

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