Following its blockbuster ITVX debut, all-striking, no-stalling Total Kombat returns for the first event of 2026, live from Liverpool, England on Saturday, February 28th
London, England – [February 17 2026] – Total Kombat – the underground combat sports sensation co-created by British UFC standout Michael “Venom” Page – returns to ITVX on Saturday, February 28th for another all-action fight card.
Part of a new ITV deal, which includes four live events on ITVX, with highlights on ITV4, the fast-paced fight event debuted on ITVX and ITV4 in September and drew rave reviews from fans and pundits alike. With over half the bouts ending inside the distance – three of them in the very first round – viewers were wowed by the elite skill levels on display and the non-stop nature of the action.
Explosive encounters are expected again for Total Kombat 03, with the card packed with top-level fighters including Dee Begley, SBG Dublin teammate of MMA galactico Conor McGregor, Ben Fillingham – training partner of UFC’s Lone’er Kavanagh and Nathaniel Wood – and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Cameron Booth.
Highlights from the previous Total Kombat event on ITVX – which drew 2025’s largest television audience for a UK martial arts promotion – have racked up tens of millions of views across social media, making the new promotion an instant viral hit.
Designed as a fan-first sports entertainment product, the Total Kombat rules – designed by Page himself – prohibit wrestling and ground fighting, allowing elite kickboxers and Olympic-level karateka and Taekwondo fighters to deliver the highlight-reel moments which have defined Page’s own fighting career.
Total Kombat CEO Lee Matthews said, “We knew we had a great product but even so, we were blown away by the response to our ITVX debut. We’ve built something really special here, some of these fighters are going to become legendary. Tickets sold out a month ago.”
Michael ‘Venom’ Page said: “When I was coming up, I dreamed of a platform like Total Kombat, somewhere I could show my skills on national television. I love MMA but there’s something special about an all-striking ruleset which really lets these guys show what they can do. September was an amazing debut on ITVX, the feedback has been phenomenal, and February 28th is going to be another level again.”
Richard Botchway, Commissioning Editor at ITV, said: “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Total Kombat and commit to bringing the very best athletes in underground combat sports to a free-to-air audience across the UK. This is a massive win for the fans and we look forward to seeing all the action unfold at Total Kombat 3 on ITV.”
Page’s fingerprints don’t just attach to the fighting side of Total Kombat. His film production company – In The Moment Productions (ITM) – is a key creative engine for the company, overseeing the event’s signature cinematic production style and branding. Page intends to concentrate on film-making when he hangs up the gloves.
Full fight card details and broadcast information will be announced in the coming weeks.
Total Kombat Season 3 streams live and exclusively in the UK at 7pm on ITVX on Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
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About Total Kombat
Total Kombat is a new all-action fight promotion built for the modern audience, using a specially-created all-action ruleset to create an optimal entertainment experience for fans and viewers. The elite athlete roster features Olympic medallists, world champions and distinguished black belts from around the world. High-level broadcast production values and an always-on social media presence combine to deliver an immersive entertainment experience for today’s digital consumer.
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