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AT&T and DirecTV’s Audience Network has picked up a third season of its mixed martial arts series Kingdom.

The series, which profiles the exploits of a family-owned MMA gym, stars Frank Grillo (Captain America), Kiele Sanchez (The Purge), Matt Lauria (Friday Night Lights), Jonathan Tucker (Parenthood), Nick Jonas, Joanna Going (House of Cards) and Natalie Martinez (Secrets and Lies).

“The success of season two of Kingdom proves how captivating this series is and how viewers have invested and connected with the characters’ lives,” said Christopher Long, senior vice president, Original Content and Production, AT&T in a statement. “Byron Balasco has been at the helm of this gritty mixed martial arts family drama since its inception and has showcased heart wrenching topics that no other show on television has had the strength to touch.  We couldn’t be happier to have Byron on for another season and have no doubt that he will create a compelling storyline that no one will forget.”

DirecTV’s exclusive Audience Network channel will be offered to AT&T U-Verse customers, the company said Wednesday.

The channel, which launched in 2011 and features exclusive original programming including drama series Kingdom and music series Guitar Center Sessions, will now be available on AT&T U-verse’s channel 1114.

“We’re always looking for new ways to give our customers the most value for their programming dollar ...adding Audience Network is a perfect way to do that,” said Dan York, chief content officer, AT&T. “There is no better time to experience Audience Network’s compelling programming. Whether you’re a movie buff, a sports fan or a music enthusiast, Audience Network’s fall lineup has something for you.”

The move comes two months after the completion of AT&T’s $48.5 million merger with DirecTV, which effectively combined content operations for both companies under York. In a recent interview with Multichannel News, York said that the company “will carefully evaluate” other content currently on DirecTV’s lineup that AT&T does not carry and vice versa.