The Stage 32 Videos: Martial Arts

Eddie Alvarez is set to embark on the greatest challenge of his life. Having won World Titles in the two other major martial arts organizations, the lightweight legend is now looking to cement his legacy as the first man to have ever completed the trifecta. "The Underground King" plans to punch his ticket into the semifinals of the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix with a dominating win over Russian knockout artist Timofey Nastyukhin at ONE: A NEW ERA in Tokyo.

Two years after their first matchup, Bibiano Fernandes and Kevin Belingon are set to square off in the cage once again, putting them on a collision course for one of the most highly-anticipated rematches ever to take place in ONE. With both superstars returning new and improved, this World Champion versus World Champion matchup promises to be the toughest test of Fernandes' historic bantamweight reign.

Brazilian living legend Bibiano Fernandes and Filipino megastar Kevin Belingon may come from opposite ends of the hemisphere, but both are bonded by the incredible adversity they had to overcome early on in their lives. Growing up, both superstars were staring into the face of life-threatening situations. These experiences have molded both men into the warriors they are today, leading into the biggest bout of their lives to determine the undisputed ONE Bantamweight World Champion.

Martin Nguyen knows just how much his father sacrificed to provide him and his family with the best life possible. Emulating his father's work ethic, “The Situ-Asian” quickly rose to the top of ONE’s featherweight division. Though the Vietnamese-Aussie's father had already passed on when he secured the World Title, Nguyen continues to honor his memory by being a heroic figure in and out of the cage. The striking superstar returns to action to defend his featherweight strap against Mongolian hero Narantungalag Jadambaa at ONE: ROOTS OF HONOR in Manila.

Behind every great man stands a greater woman — a proverb that speaks volumes for Demetrious Johnson, who believes much of his success on the martial arts stage is owed to his wife, Destiny. Holding down the fort while he’s away for business or competition, Destiny enables DJ to focus on training so he can provide a life for his family that he never had. With his loved ones in his corner, Johnson will return to action in the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix when he takes on Tatsumitsu Wada in a semifinal matchup at ONE: DAWN OF HEROES in Manila.

Martin Nguyen always knew that to be the best, you have to surround yourself with the best. And there was no one else better he could turn to than two-division ONE World Champion Aung La N Sang. Driven by the same desire for success, the pair have gone beyond just training partners and became great friends, pushing each other to unleash their full potential inside and out of the Circle. With an icon in the sport now in his corner, “The Situ-Asian” will look tighten his grip on the featherweight strap when he goes up against his idol and Mongolian legend Narantungalag Jadambaa at ONE: ROOTS OF HONOR in Manila.

ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian Lee stepped up on short notice to face Turkish knockout artist Saygid Guseyn Arslanaliev at ONE: CENTURY when lightweight legend Eddie Alvarez had to pull out of the ONE Lightweight World Grand Prix Championship Final due to an injury. Lee tells us more about his thought process when he accepted the bout, and what it means to his legacy to potentially win a second ONE World Title at just 21 years old.

Japanese-American Muay Thai star Janet Todd shares her emotions on her father suffering a severe stroke years ago. As he gradually recovered with each passing day, it motivated “JT” to stay strong and determined to improve as a martial artist! Relive Todd’s impressive performance against former ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion Chaung Kai Ting and catch her in action on February 28 when she aims to capture Stamp Fairtex’s ONE Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion at ONE: KING OF THE JUNGLE!

Martin Nguyen etched his name into the history books when he captured the ONE Featherweight World Title to become Vietnam’s first ever mixed martial arts World Champion. However, the one belt was not enough to quell the hunger of the surging Vietnamese-Aussie megastar. Stepping up in weight to face Filipino icon Eduard Folayang, “The Situ-Asian” knocked out the former ONE Lightweight World Champion on his home turf to clinch a second belt in back-to-back bouts. Having relinquished the lightweight strap, Nguyen will now look to cement his legacy in ONE by taking out every contender in the featherweight division, starting with Mongolian legend Narantungalag Jadambaa at ONE: ROOTS OF HONOR in Manila.

Trapped in an abusive relationship, Bi Nguyen rebuilt her inner strength and courage to move past the darkest period of her life. Now, Nguyen hopes to use it to help empower young girls and women around the world. “Killer Bee” returns to her homeland in Vietnam for an atomweight Muay Thai clash against India's Puja Tomar at ONE: IMMORTAL TRIUMPH — ONE's historic first event in Ho Chi Minh City.

Capoeira: Live the Game Documentary Trailer Credits: Production Company: TenderHearts Crusades Producer: Obadiah Baker, MBA Producer: Chris Kennedy Director: Joddy Eric Matthews Camera: Yasmine Lawless Editor/Colorist: Joddy Eric Matthews Music: Capoeira Senzala

Hi all! This here is one of the many wicked contraptions I have created for my filmmaking projects-- The Assassin Heavybag!! Particularly, this I have done for a Web docu-series about fighting, combat and martial arts. During the time of conceptualizing and designing the piece with my illustrator, we thought it should resemble an "instrument of torture for fighters". Hope you enjoy it!