Starring: Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, Nathan JonesDirected by: Michael Jai WhiteWhen a rogue underground fight league resurfaces with deadly stakes, former champions Case Walker (Michael Jai White) and John “The Reaper” Grady (Scott Adkins) are drawn back into the arena—this time not for glory, but for justice. Their mission: dismantle the syndicate from within.

But standing in their way is Magnus Kreel (Nathan Jones), a monstrous ex-mercenary turned fighter who doesn’t just want to win—he wants to end careers permanently. Scott Adkins returns with blazing speed and bone-breaking intensity Michael Jai White is both tactician and powerhouse, mentoring and fighting with brutal finesse Nathan Jones is a terrifying force of nature—raw power, no rules Fight choreography blends modern MMA, street combat, and cinematic martial arts with gritty realism Themes of redemption, honor, and the cost of fighting for what’s right “Sometimes to stop the war… you have to walk into the cage.” — Case Walker “You bleed for money.

I fight for purpose.” — John GradyNever Back Down V is a high-octane, fists-first return to the underground—where warriors clash not just for victory, but for their souls.