Popular web series turned ESPN 2 show, MMA Live has been picked up through August 2010 according to a press release from the sports’ network on Saturday.
MMA Live has been the first of its’ kind for programming on ESPN in any form, and the success of the show online translated into being picked up and aired on ESPN 2 starting a few weeks ago on an a provisional basis.
The crew consisting of host Jon Anik, UFC lightweight Kenny Florian, and a cast of guests such as UFC legend Pat Miletich and light heavyweight Stephan Bonnar, the crew of MMA Live made a successful move to ESPN 2 in May and has continued to provide top coverage of the sport.
ESPN picked up the series, which provides a weekly show and then specials like their pre and post show coverage of UFC 113 in Montreal, and this weekend’s UFC 114 festivities in Las Vegas.
The show will be picked up and aired on ESPN 2 at least through August 2010, and will continue to air on the network on Thursday nights at 1am EST.
MMA Live launched on ESPN.com in 2008, and continued growth of the show along with the sport of mixed martial arts has given the network incentive to keep the show airing, with a fan base rabid for additional television coverage for the sport.
The show will also continue on ESPN.com with additional content, airing directly after the show on ESPN 2.
