The third M-1 Challenge show on Showtime will take place on October 14, 2011 at the Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.Main card (Showtime TV) Light Heavyweight Championship bout: Brazil Vinny Magalhaes vs. Russia Mikhail Zayats
Heavyweight bout: United States Kenny Garner vs. Russia Maxim Grishin
Middleweight bout: United States Eddie Arizmendi vs. Russia Arthur Guseinov
Welterweight bout: United States Josh Thorpe vs. Switzerland Yasubey Enomoto
Welterweight bout: United States Tom Gallicchio vs. United States Daniel MadridBackgroundHeavyweight champion Guram Gugenishvili was originally set to defend his title in a rematch against Kenny Garner, but pulled out of the bout due to an elbow injury.Oct 3 - Updated fightcard
Oct 10 - updated fightcard, background, poster and event name