UFC 11
| Company type | Pay-per-view event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | September 20, 1996 |
| Headquarters | Augusta, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Mixed martial arts event |
UFC 11: The Proving Ground was a mixed martial arts showcase organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 20, 1996, held at the Augusta Civic Center located in Augusta, Georgia. The event was broadcast live via pay-per-view across the United States and subsequently made available on home video.
History
This event consisted of an eight-fighter tournament accompanied by two alternate bouts designed to address potential injuries and to extend the pay-per-view duration. Nevertheless, due to several injuries and fighter exhaustion, none of the alternates advanced beyond the semifinal stage. Roberto Traven suffered a hand fracture during his alternate fight, which ultimately resulted in the championship being decided by default.
Rich Goins resumed his role as ring announcer for this occasion. With a buy rate of merely 92,000, UFC 11 ranked among the least commercially successful UFC events at that time. It stands out as the sole UFC tournament to conclude through a forfeit.
Mark Coleman was declared the winner by default after his opponent, Scott Ferrozzo, withdrew citing injury and fatigue. The event’s abundance of brief contests and its conclusion by default prompted audience members to label the pay-per-view as "disjointed" and "unfinished."
An invitation was extended to Igor Vovchanchyn; however, he was unable to compete due to visa complications and dissatisfaction with the terms offered.
Results
{{MMAevent bout |N/A |Scott Ferrozzo |def. |Sam Fulton |TKO (submission to strikes) | |1:45 |} }
UFC 11 bracket
1Jerry Bohlander withdrew because of injury; Scott Ferrozzo took his place.
2 Scott Ferrozzo pulled out due to exhaustion, granting Mark Coleman a victory by walkover.
Encyclopedia awards
Recognitions from the October 2011 UFC Encyclopedia include:
- Fight of the Night: Scott Ferrozzo vs. Tank Abbott
- Knockout of the Night: Brian Johnston def. Reza Nasri
- Submission of the Night: Mark Coleman def. Julian Sanchez