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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.

The card featured an eight-man tournament, as well as two alternate bouts in case of an injury, and to fill time for the pay-per-view broadcast. Due to multiple injuries and fatigue, the final bout was won by forfeit. As no alternates were able to continue after their semifinal matches and Roberto Travern had a broken hand after his alternate match.