

UFC 11: The Proving Ground
1996-09-20 · 151 min · ★ 6.1
UFC 11: The Proving Ground was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 20th, 1996, at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Georgia. The event was broadcast live on pay-per-view in the United States, and later released on home video.
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Mark ColemanSelf
Brian JohnstonSelf
Tank AbbottSelf
Sam AdkinsSelf
Fabio GurgelSelf
Jerry BohlanderSelf
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