“Fight Science” branches away from MMA but still employing fighters

The National Geographic Channel’s “Fight Science” is back to abusing crash-test dummies.

The MMA friendly show’s third season made its debut on Thursday with an eye on real-life applications of some of the combat techniques it profiled in its first season.

The debut focused on random street attacks – there were 5 million in the U.S. in 2009, according to the show – and how everyday objects can be used to defend one’s self from harm. It’s part of the show’s move away from MMA-specific techniques, but producer John Brenkus said MMA fighters will remain fixtures on the show.