Underground combat sports competition, Total Kombat, is returning to ITVX later this month.
Broadcasting live from Liverpool it comes after ITV signed a new deal with the brand, co-created by British UFC fighter Michael “Venom” Page.
ITV will air 4 live events on ITVX, with highlights on ITV4.
“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,” said Richard Botchway, Commissioning Editor at ITV.
“This is a massive win for the fans and we look forward to seeing all the action unfold at Total Kombat 3 on ITV.”
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Total Kombat 03 will feature Dee Begley, SBG Dublin teammate of Conor McGregor; Ben Fillingham – training partner of UFC’s Lone’er Kavanagh and Nathaniel Wood; and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Cameron Booth.
The highlights from the previous event drew 2025’s largest television audience for a UK martial arts promotion, with 10s of millions of views across social media.
“When I was coming up, I dreamed of a platform like Total Kombat, somewhere I could show my skills on national television,” said Michael ‘Venom’ Page.
“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.”
Page designed the rules for the event, which 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.”
Not only did he co-create the competition and the rules, Page’s own film production company, In The Moment Productions (ITM) oversees the event’s “signature cinematic production style and branding.”
