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John Allan Arte Replaces Gerald Meerschaert at Sept. 12 Card, Still Booked for Nov. 21 Show

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A Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter is getting a rare opportunity to be double booked at the end of this year.

MMA Fighting first reported this story on Thursday, announcing that Gerald Meerschaert has been forced to pull out of his match with Ed Herman (25-14, 1 NC). Meerschaert will be replaced by John Allan Arte (13-5, 1 NC), and the Brazilian finds himself in a unique situation.