MMA: Meu Melhor Amigo (2025) Movie Script
1
Thirty seconds...
You're always lonelier than you think.
At the most difficult moments
nobody can help you.
It's all in your hands.
Only yours.
Come on!
This is my secret:
Believing in myself until the end.
Because my motto is...
"Never give up."
Did I already tell you that?
MAX MACHADADA: "NEVER GIVE UP!"
You always say that.
Wait.
You're leaving?
We've been here for at least...
one hour.
And all you did was talk about yourself.
You don't know the pressure
of being a world champion.
But that...
was five years ago.
And you don't even fight anymore.
What's wrong about wanting to share
a special moment with you?
What's wrong is
that you already shared that with me.
Yeah.
Twice, Max.
- You don't remember, do you?
- Sure I do.
Say my name then.
Julia.
It's Sandra.
These days I can consider myself
A lucky person
Because, although still quite young
I feel healthy, safe, and strong
And I've been thinking to myself
God is Brazilian and is walking by my side
So, I can no longer suffer
For the past year
I've bled so much
I've cried so desperately
I have died last year
MMA: A FATHER'S FIGHThis year, I'll stay alive
I've bled so much
I've cried so desperately
I have died last year
This year, I'll stay alive
I have died last year
This year, I'll stay alive
Allow me to speak
Not the scars I bear
They have a supporting role
Or, better saying, they're extras
Who shouldn't even be here
Allow me to speak
Not the scars I bear
Believing my suffering defines me
Is the worst possible crime
You're awarding our executioners
And making us disappear
I've bled so much
I've cried so desperately
I have died last year
This year, I'll stay alive
They are delicious!
Pamonhas, pamonhas, pamonhas!
Come taste delicious pamonhas.
Fresh homemade pamonhas.
Made from pure corn juice.
We havecurau andpamonhas.
Come taste these delicious treats!
What's up, Max!
- Hey.
- How's your shoulder?
My shoulder? Great.
Back to normal.
You sure it's OK?
Yeah, I'm telling you.
If it's OK, you're fighting today, right?
No, today's more
of a maintenance training.
It's water aerobics.
It's physical therapy.
You know I had surgery,
and coming back isn't easy.
By the way, good physical therapy
is just like training. It hurts.
It really does. You're laughing at him,
but some people in my family
say it really hurts.
- Who?
- My grandma Geni.
For real.
She says "It's so exhausting, dearie."
Poor Ms. Geni.
Up, jab!
Jab, cross!
Up, jab!
Jab, cross!
Up!
Loosen your right arm.
Cross!
Did it hurt?
Of course not.
You groaned.
I groaned? When?
I wanna fight, Michel.
I need it.
Man...
That's not for you to decide.
Even if it's the last fight in my life,
I need it.
This is normal for your age.
It takes time.
I have no more time.
- Do we have a meeting with Fabiano?
- How should I know? He's your manager.
Naomi!
Take my place.
I got it, Dad.
Michel, when are you getting
an espresso machine?
Never.
- How are those muscles?
- I'm ready to fight.
- Really?
- Just tell me when...
and where.
And why is your shoulder cold?
Well, I'm not here about a fight.
We have a problem.
A woman called Mariana
asked me for a DNA test for her son.
Another?
For God's sake, Fabiano.
It's serious this time.
It's always serious.
I do three or four of these every year.
You know what to do. Take it to the lab.
They already have my blood.
It's always false alarm.
I did that. It came out positive.
That's impossible.
I had a vasectomy seven years ago.
The boy is eight.
A woman who waits eight years
to look for her son's father
is not after money.
What does she want?
Ask Max.
I don't even know this woman's face.
Max...
you didn't make a child over the phone.
I know.
Now get off and deal with this.
I'm not ready to be a father.
Nobody's born ready to be a father.
There's no training for that.
The only way to learn
is to be one.
Time to grow up, my friend.
- What's his mom's name again?
- Mariana!
Hi, Max.
Come in.
I know I was a bit of a jerk.
I just didn't know about this.
Ma...
You never left my mind.
Max...
I'm not Mariana.
We've never seen each other.
We haven't?
My name is Las.
I was friends with Mariana.
She tried everything.
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy,
alternative therapy.
She didn't want to reach out to you
out of fear of looking
like a gold digger
or some kind of scammer.
I never knew this.
I never knew any of this.
But...
she was an amazing mother.
She was so proud of raising her son
by herself, you know?
And she made me promise
to never look for you.
So why did you look for me?
Because I never agreed with that.
I told her it didn't matter
if you were a jerk,
or immature, or egocentric,
or an absolute idiot.
You're still the boy's dad.
Listen...
You can't talk about me like that.
No, she said all that.
Okay, she had that right.
Max, I'm not Mariana.
I believe even the worst scumbag
in the world can change.
Even you can.
Jesus Christ!
Are you okay?
Let's go.
What's up, buddy?
Is everything okay?
He's autistic.
What? Nobody told me he was sick.
- Is it serious?
- Hey, listen...
First lesson you need to learn, Max:
Autism is not a disease.
Bruno has a different way
of dealing with his feelings,
with the world.
Sometimes, he can't understand
even the simplest of things.
But sometimes he understands the world
way better than us.
Be patient.
Open your heart.
Hey...
Give me a hug, little man.
Look, he doesn't like hugging.
Bruno.
Do you know who I am?
That's a collector's edition, you know?
He's a huge fan of yours.
Wait!
Don't ever dare touch that figure.
He doesn't let anyone near it.
Not even me.
Relax, Michel, it's going to be fine.
Las prepared Bruno to stay with me.
He's a huge fan.
He's seen all my fights.
I'm ready for this.
I really am.
Wow!
Guess what I found.
Julia's sunglasses.
Who said you're ready?
I've looked after dogs.
Remember Zeus?
You fed him whey protein.
The vet took the dog from you
and threatened to sue you.
That's not entirely true.
Oh really? Just admit it.
You can't even look after a plant.
Can't I?
What do you say about this?
What?
They're plastic flowers.
Naomi gave them to you.
Bro, I even watered them...
Welcome, buddy!
I swear he couldn't wait to come.
What's he doing?
He needs to see things aligned
to avoid sensory disorder.
And why doesn't he look me in the eye?
For some autistic people,
looking in the eyes
can be an overwhelming sensory experience.
But looking...
is just so simple.
No look is ever simple.
It unveils us.
Are you hitting on me?
Shut up.
And this is your room.
I have a surprise for you.
I think you're going to like it.
Cool, right?
And check out this view.
How could I know?
I told you everything.
Just check your phone. It's there.
Okay. I'm positive
you didn't mention this.
"Attention, Max.
Careful with EVERYTHING that makes noise!"
You did.
Did you buy his food?
Precisely as you ordered.
- He's not a major fan of sweets, okay?
- Me neither.
Must be a family thing.
What?
It's nice to know he has a family.
Bruno...
My drawing's done. How's yours?
Let me see yours first then.
You must be hungry.
I'm going to make you
something really special.
Help me, Las.
I don't know what to do.
Bruno doesn't like anything.
Please tell me what this boy eats.
Everything he can eat
is already on your phone.
Bud, I'm going to show you a video
you're going to love.
You like fights, right?
This was one
of the most difficult fights of my life.
I won in the end,
but, man, did I get beaten up...
Bruno?
What's wrong?
What is it?
What is it?
Calm down, son.
Everything's okay.
I'm not going to hug you.
I'm not.
Here.
Your doll.
- Hey, Las.
- Hey, Max.
Everything okay?
I showed him a video of one of my fights.
He had a panic attack.
Yeah, be careful with those videos.
You said he loved that.
He does.
He can watch any fight, except yours.
He can't stand seeing you get hurt.
Got it.
It's like he can feel the pain, too.
I almost had a heart attack.
But I got it.
Thank you.
Bye.
Sorry, Max.
Look who's finally talking.
You have nothing to apologize for, son.
Any thoughts, champ?
I come up only in the last seconds
of the ad, Fabiano.
He's trending. You're not.
It's just a pitch.
We have to see if he agrees to it.
You didn't have to make
Spinebreaker so much taller
just so I look shorter.
So uncalled for.
We didn't.
These are your actual sizes.
They're not.
Yes.
No way.
Can you still swing that axe of yours?
Or is that in the past?
I'm going to make it.
Michel is helping me out.
Michel insists on playing a dad
to his fighters.
He's not supposed to look after you.
He's supposed to coach you.
One more thing.
If your pain doesn't go away...
You fight in pain.
Deal?
Three months, Max?
- I think we can make it.
- We could...
if you were 20 years old
and had a decent right arm.
My shoulder is way better.
Max, we're talking
about Sean Spinebreaker.
That guy isn't human.
He's an aberration, a cyborg.
He's just a fighter, man.
Tony Morelli,
the last guy he beat up,
is still in the hospital
and getting worse.
I can take him.
You're not even training, man!
It's hard training
and being a dad at the same time.
Why do you think I stopped?
You know
that I lost my wife 15 years ago
and had to take care of my children
by myself.
I lost my chance.
But I still have one.
Even if it's the last.
I have a son now.
He depends entirely on me.
I need this money.
To give him a future.
I don't even know
if he's going to have autonomy...
or even brush his teeth by himself.
And fighting
is the only thing I can do.
Don't walk out on me now,
on my last battle.
Seven hours a day.
Two hours of physical preparation
and five inside the cage.
You can't take more than that.
No alcohol or pasta.
If I ever find
a pizza box at your place
or even a single beer can,
we're done.
I'm not wasting my time.
What do I do about Bruno?
I don't know.
Bring him along.
I can't.
He doesn't respond well to violence.
This is a sport.
Where's the violence?
He stays in my office.
Son...
time for you to try whey protein.
This place makes
the best whey protein milkshake in town.
You're gonna love it.
I know it's not ideal.
Is the noise or the light disturbing you?
Cool.
Hey, Fabiano. What's up?
I'm trying to get a bank to sponsor us.
They have ads on all breaks
during the fight
and I'm trying to sell you to them.
Daddy will be right back.
Hey, that figure's really cool.
He's talking to you.
Let me see that.
You stupid or something?
Let us see it.
He can't see us.
Can he hear us?
Are you crazy?
What's going on? Give me that!
Can't you see he's...
He's not like you.
Here, here. Calm down, sweetheart.
Calm down.
Calm down.
I'm so sorry.
Boys, everything okay?
Your sons attacked my kid.
It's not their fault he has a problem.
Come on, boys.
No, bro.
You're the one with a problem now.
We can solve this some other way.
Peacefully...
Get the hell out.
Kiddo...
it's time.
Let's turn your tablet off.
Good night.
Max.
Yeah?
You're my best friend.
No, you are my best friend, kid.
Managed to clear your head a bit?
It's not easy.
I'd never felt that angry in my life.
If it weren't for Bruno,
I'd have killed that guy.
You know, one day
I argued with a boy's mom
at the supermarket because of Bruno.
- Seriously?
- Please...
I almost hit her with frozen chicken.
- Why chicken?
- I don't know.
It was frozen,
it was the hardest thing in my cart.
Yeah, if you mess with my kid,
you're messing with me.
Your kid?
Well, yeah.
As in my friend Mari's kid.
Yeah, right.
You know what I want?
Huh?
I want Bruno to learn to react.
Men should know how to fight back.
Men?
He's 8 years old.
Although you don't mature
much more than that.
We should go out some time.
You, me, and Bruno.
Do me a favor, then:
Until then, please don't teach Bruno
how to retribute or fight back.
- Deal?
- Deal.
- Agreed.
- Agreed.
That's it, good one.
But it has to be stronger.
Here's a tip.
Remember those boys at the arcade?
Remember the rage you felt?
Take that rage and put it here,
at the tip of your gloves.
Picture those boys here
and smash them. C'mon!
Good one, kiddo! Great punch.
Just one tiny detail: your shoulder.
Move your shoulder forward when you punch.
Yeah, swing it.
This hand protects your face. Now hit me.
That's it!
Great!
- Never...
- Give up!
- Never...
- Give up!
Good!
Hey, Michel. What's up?
Max...
where are you?
I forgot to say.
I decided to train at my place today.
With whom?
With Bruno?
No, Bruno's just playing
and watching me work out.
He's cute.
Guys...
this is Bruno.
Hey, Bruno!
Be patient.
It takes some time for him
to get used to new people.
Let's take it easy.
Hi, Bruno.
How's everything?
I'm Naomi.
Did you know I have a box full of dolls?
Want to play?
Yeah?
Come.
The charisma runs in the family.
We've already had autistic pupils.
Sports are good for them.
What's this?
Jenga.
That's not what I meant.
Who are you, kid?
That's unfortunate.
I didn't know he had a problem.
Not as much as you have.
What's your deal, Naomi?
Everything okay here?
So, your gym is
a day care center now, Michel?
Well said.
It's my gym.
Well, my fighter
has to focus on training.
He's not supposed to bring his kid along.
You know that.
He should have a sitter.
This is just a test.
But this guy is on the rise.
Don't let your guard down.
Morsa?
He has just two moves he never changes.
Listen to me.
Fabiano's trying to attract some gamblers
by increasing your price.
He's recording everything.
It's more than training.
You have to fight like this is for real.
Go on.
Stop. Stop!
Easy, Max.
Just breathe.
We're going to reset your shoulder.
On "three".
One...
Two...
Why that face?
- I won the fight, Michel.
- You did.
But you didn't win anyone over.
Look at your shoulder.
You know
you're not ready.
You can barely manage your life.
You only defeated Morsa
because you used your feet.
But with Spinebreaker
that won't cut it.
Please, give up, Max.
Give up?
Never!
You're basically a brother to me.
But I will not
stand by and watch you die.
I'm out.
Son...
you're taking a shower today, okay?
Get in now.
Come on.
Come.
Son...
It's time you started showering.
We can't use the bath every day.
Here, come on.
Come.
Bruno!
For the last time...
Get in the shower.
That's it. Give me that.
- No!
- Give it here.
- No!
- Come on.
No!
MAX MACHADADA - WORLD CHAMPION
Everything okay?
Yeah.
It's just that he listens
to that song nonstop, Las.
He listens to it 24 hours a day,
every day, Las.
He goes back, and back,
and back, and back...
repeating it a thousand times.
Wanna see what happens
if I try to stop it?
Look.
- No! No!
- Stop that!
What the hell are you looking at?
What's your deal?
- Can't you see he's autistic?
- Max!
What on earth was that?
It's his hyper focus.
I read the book you sent me.
Just try being a little more patient.
His brain never turns off.
I can't even...
rest.
He's hyper focused on that video
and I can't focus on anything.
I can't take...
Say it.
It's hard.
I know it is.
Bruno...
takes up all the time I have.
My most important fight is coming up
and I'm completely alone.
Michel left me
and my shoulder won't stop hurting,
which is already enough of a problem
for my training.
Now I have this.
What do you want me to do?
Should I cancel everything?
Or give up on everything
to look after him all day?
I can't take care of him right now.
That's why Mari didn't contact you.
She knew you couldn't handle it.
I'm not that guy.
Okay? I tried.
But this is my moment, alright?
You think this is ever going to change?
Let me try to grasp how your brain works.
Your shoulder hurts, you're tired,
you can't sleep,
so now you want to return your son to me?
I'm not his mother.
You keep saying "Never give up,"
and now you want to...
give up on your son?
I am not giving up on my son.
But I have this fight coming.
Our whole life is a fight.
Except it has no set time to end.
We can't solve our problems
just by punching them.
Welcome.
"Max, I sent a link for you to check.
Don't let Bruno see it.
It's not time yet."
Hi, Bruno.
It's Mommy.
I think every mom sees her son
as a little boy.
It's just that...
in my case, it's not just a feeling.
I...
I wish so hard...
I could watch you grow up.
And see the man you'll become.
Follow you
throughout your life.
Please know that I'm fighting
with all my soul, sweetheart.
With all the strength I have in me.
It's important that you know this.
Just how much I love you.
One day, you'll understand
you're different.
Actually, nobody's the same
as anyone else.
But your difference...
is what brightens everyone around you.
You are really special.
So I want you to be really proud
of who you are.
And of how you are.
Don't ever let
anyone restrain you
or stereotype you.
Okay?
I want to say one more thing.
My son...
You were the best thing
that ever happened to me.
The best.
The only thing I feel sorry for
is not being able to give you a family.
I didn't have enough time.
I love you
with all the strength I have in me.
You are all the strength I have.
You are my strength.
Thank you so much.
Thank you
for being exactly the way you are.
The world
is so much better
with you in it.
One more thing.
Never forget that little song.
The one I sing for you every single day.
Nonstop.
Just how you like it.
I love you.
Forever.
My love.
Come, son.
Why didn't you say you were coming?
As if you ever answered your phone.
So, you must be Bruno.
Come give me a hug.
He doesn't like hugging.
Maybe a handshake, then.
This is truly my grandson.
This guy here...
is me, next to der Jofre
in one of my first fights.
This is from the 1976 Olympics,
with Armando Gonzlez.
This Cuban was as tough as nails.
A genius.
Boxing is an art.
Fred...
Don't.
Bruno likes MMA.
MMA my ass.
Art is in boxing.
Kicking people is street fighting.
This boy...
is a miracle.
I know.
Your uncle Mario
was also autistic.
Uncle Mario?
He was autistic?
I never knew that.
You know nothing.
What is it that you need? Hiding?
Money? A sitter?
A father?
- You always had that, Marcelo.
- Yeah, right...
And please call me Max.
Please don't take away the only thing
your mom let me choose for you.
Marcelo was my grandfather's name.
What kind of stupid name is Max?
It's a name a conquered.
Max Machadada!
Sounds like one of those clowns
from Mexican lucha libre.
We had a tradition,
and you renounced boxing.
Renounced my name, our family.
Me?
I renounced our family?
How dare you say that?
You even missed Mom's funeral.
Are you going to cry over that again?
You were old enough to understand.
I was barely 12 years old!
Do you want the truth, Fred?
Do you?
The truth is you never looked after me.
Fine!
I couldn't handle it.
So what?
Did taking care of your son
make you father of the year?
Taking care of a child
is not for everyone.
Soon, you're going to want
to give up, too, Marcelo.
I'm not a monster.
If you really thought that,
you wouldn't be here with my grandson.
I just wanted to have...
a good day
with my dad and my son.
You have to get Michel back.
Without a coach, there's no chance.
Forget Michel.
He wants me to give up the fight.
What about you?
You're really asking me?
If I could,
I'd still be inside a boxing ring.
I wish I could take on Spinebreaker.
I only stopped
when there was no other way.
That's why your mom left me.
I don't blame her.
Today, I know...
I should've spent more time with her.
With you.
Instead of punching
some idiot's face in a ring.
A man who won't fight for his family...
won't fight for anything else in his life.
You still got it.
Want one?
I can't drink.
Don't be so fussy.
You don't say no
to having a beer with your dad.
You might as well make the most
of not having a coach on your back.
Sit back, sweetheart.
That's it. Good.
Careful with those gloves, kiddo!
I coached Maguila with them.
Bye, Dad.
Max...
What do you fight for?
- Handsome!
- Handsome.
Your dad got the hang of it.
Max!
Yeah, but I'm also Dad.
Say it.
I'm your Dad, dude.
Max.
But I am also your dad.
- Will it hurt to say it just once?
- No, it won't.
Then say it.
Say it, please.
Look.
Da...
ddy
Max!
Are you getting it wrong on purpose?
Are you, you cheeky monkey?
Say "Daddy" then.
- Max!
- Nope.
- Daddy.
- Max!
If you don't say it...
- I'm going to tickle you.
- No!
- Yes.
- No!
Oh yes, I will. Yes, I will.
Yes, I will.
MY BEST FRIEND
MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER
BIRTHPLACE OF THE MACHADADA
Max can't even stand two rounds.
Two!
Max can even die in that cage.
Sweetie...
above all else,
I'm a coach.
No, Dad.
Above all else, you're his friend.
Somebody has to be professional!
Dad, I really look up to you.
But you are so wrong this time.
I'm sorry.
Hey, you're late. Is everything okay?
Yeah, there was traffic.
- Here.
- Thanks.
Hey, kiddo!
What's going on there?
We spent the day preparing
the Spring-Summer collection for sale.
We had a great day.
Bruno helped me a lot.
And he's completely in love
with my new display.
What's this?
I was in the hospital yesterday.
This is just from the IV line.
The hospital?
Max, haven't you ever wondered
where I met Mari?
Do I look good?
Beautiful, sweetheart!
You've never been prettier.
Five, four...
- Let's go.
- three, two,
one!
Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Only people who can feel this magic
Can bring happiness to any place
When you jump
You jump until you start sweating
And you never get tired
You feel the adrenaline in the air...
Las, are you okay?
Las, are you okay?
Just a sec...
Las...
I'm leaving you this message
to say I understand now.
I tried calling, but you didn't pick up.
Please know you can count on me.
Count on me for anything.
I'm here for you.
I really want to see you.
I can't stop thinking about you.
Call me, please.
Bye.
"Miss you!"
- Good morning, Amauri.
- 'Morning.
We have these pastries,
and fresh coxinha. It's delicious.
One coxinha, please.
Get one for him, too.
How's it going, Michel?
It's been a long time.
You're wasting your time.
Can't I just visit an old friend?
Check out what I found yesterday
at my place.
Your dad was the best fighter in Angola.
It's a pity he quit so early
to look after his family.
Yeah...
My old man was wise.
He helped me a lot.
And I helped him, too.
I got the message, Fred.
Thank you for helping my family.
And for the picture.
But there's nothing I can do.
There's only one way
for us to prevent disaster.
Stubbornness runs in my family,
you know that.
Max will never give up.
I'm not asking you this as a friend...
or as a man.
But as a father.
You can do better.
Dad?
What are you doing here?
Seeing my grandson.
He stays in the office.
He can't see me fighting.
I get it. I don't like it either.
Come on, Dad.
Your neck is too stiff.
That's why your head always gets hit.
You have to protect your chin
and your head.
Forget about your shoulder.
Dad...
MMA
is not boxing.
MMA is boxing for people who can't punch.
Can I have some gloves?
Even the gloves you use for this look bad.
I'm not fighting you, Dad.
Are you scared?
Come on, try to hit me.
Dad...
You need to dodge faster.
Anticipate my move. Look at my shoulder.
So, you're not scared?
You're brave now, huh?
What the hell, Dad!
This is a wakeup call.
You're not training properly.
Chill out, Max. Bruno's cool.
Of course he is. He's my grandson.
He's already seen you fight a few times.
Michel, forget about his shoulder.
Focus on his neck. It's hard as stone.
If only it was just his neck.
He won't loosen his left leg either.
Go!
"Las, your test results are in.
Contact us ASAP.
Access your results here."
- Good one.
- Nice, team.
Today is the day!
The day for a major decision.
The anticipation is sky-high!
Tell us, my friend,
what are your expectations for this fight
between Max Machadada
and Sean Spinebreaker?
A lot of determination, a lot of hassle,
sweat, blood, and tears.
And keep in mind
that Max Machadada is rusty.
There's a high chance
he'll leave the place in an ambulance.
Oh, come on, Everaldo!
Where's your optimism?
I am being optimistic. It's really hard
to find an ambulance at this time.
Okay.
- How's your shoulder?
- Great.
Yeah! Knock him out, Max.
Knock him out!
Thank you, sweetheart!
What is Bruno doing here?
Naomi, training is one thing...
This is a real fight.
- I know...
- Why isn't he with Las, like he should?
You're right.
I'm sorry, Max.
We just wanted to wish you good luck.
Come, Bruno.
What's going on?
We were trying to spare you.
Spare me from what?
Las was hospitalized yesterday.
Fabiano ordered us not to tell you.
Get my car keys.
Hold on, Max.
There's just one fight before yours.
Why are you here?
What's going on? Are you okay?
I am.
I just had a procedure.
Why all this then?
Are there any risks?
Well, I hope not.
I did some tests, and they want me here
until we get the results.
You had no right to hide this from me.
But everything's fine.
Now you have to go fight!
Forget that fight.
Forget it.
I don't want to leave you here, alone.
You did not come into my life
to leave like this.
I won't.
Smash him!
What?
Smash him.
We're just a few minutes away
from tonight's main fight
between Max Machadada
and Sean Spinebreaker.
- What fight?
- What do you mean?
We just received important information.
Max has just left the stadium.
Where the hell have you been?
What's with leaving the stadium now...
You're fired!
Come on, Michel.
Get my hand wraps.
What?
TONY MORELLI DEAD
Max...
do you still want to fight?
What about Bruno?
You're giving up?
I don't stand a chance, Dad.
You made me get into a cab for nothing?
I came here to see my son fight.
I'll wait for you at the arena.
It'll be a long wait.
Not a problem.
They have comfortable chairs.
It's over.
Tell them I'm not fighting.
Come, Bruno. Let's go home.
Son...
Daddy's not going to fight.
It's time to go home.
I want to see you fight.
Me too.
Dad!
Sweetie...
I'm in no condition
to get in the cage today.
Plus, you don't like seeing people
hurt your dad, right?
Never give up!
Fight, Dad.
That's my grandson!
Ladies and gentlemen!
I invite into the cage now
the athlete Max Fontana,
a.k.a. Max Machadada!
Fight!
Spin around! Spin around!
Get up!
Come on, come on, come on.
Get up! Get up now!
Don't give up, Max! Don't give up!
Don't stop hitting!
Stop! Stop! Stop!
Everaldo, I have to say:
Max is not doing well.
At least his suffering will be brief,
as well as ours.
Fight!
Knock him out!
Yes!
Fight!
Stay strong, Max!
He dislocated his shoulder.
Max!
I'm going to start counting.
Ten...
nine...
eight...
seven...
six...
five...
four...
three...
Come on!
Fight!
TO MY BEST FRIEND, ROMEO.
You know, Daddy,
you're the most handsome Daddy.
Thank you so much, sweetie.
What did you want to say?
I love you.
How much do you love me?
To the Moon and back.
From here to the Moon...
To the Moon and back.
You're the most handsome Daddy.
You're the most beautiful son.
A MAN WHO WON'T FIGHT FOR HIS FAMILY,
WON'T FIGHT FOR ANYTHING
Wreck it all like a cyclone
So that tomorrow's not the same
With a new name
The vulture's prowling, eager for my fall
Enough sorrow, I'm more than this shit
Body, mind and soul are one
As in Ayurveda
Like the water
I stream through the rocks
In this plot of murky dramas
I'm the playwright
Urging you to get off the mud
And set the world on fire
No melodramas, I'm after money
That's Hosanna under way
Capulanas, katanas
We must all resort to Nirvana
The world is brutal to us
So loosing is not an option, okay?
At the back of beyond
We learn to talk face to face
I can't just drop it, that's impossible
The goal is to leave speechless
Those who laughed at the roofless.
TRANSLATED BY:
Izabelle Bernasconi Pilleggi e Souza
Thirty seconds...
You're always lonelier than you think.
At the most difficult moments
nobody can help you.
It's all in your hands.
Only yours.
Come on!
This is my secret:
Believing in myself until the end.
Because my motto is...
"Never give up."
Did I already tell you that?
MAX MACHADADA: "NEVER GIVE UP!"
You always say that.
Wait.
You're leaving?
We've been here for at least...
one hour.
And all you did was talk about yourself.
You don't know the pressure
of being a world champion.
But that...
was five years ago.
And you don't even fight anymore.
What's wrong about wanting to share
a special moment with you?
What's wrong is
that you already shared that with me.
Yeah.
Twice, Max.
- You don't remember, do you?
- Sure I do.
Say my name then.
Julia.
It's Sandra.
These days I can consider myself
A lucky person
Because, although still quite young
I feel healthy, safe, and strong
And I've been thinking to myself
God is Brazilian and is walking by my side
So, I can no longer suffer
For the past year
I've bled so much
I've cried so desperately
I have died last year
MMA: A FATHER'S FIGHThis year, I'll stay alive
I've bled so much
I've cried so desperately
I have died last year
This year, I'll stay alive
I have died last year
This year, I'll stay alive
Allow me to speak
Not the scars I bear
They have a supporting role
Or, better saying, they're extras
Who shouldn't even be here
Allow me to speak
Not the scars I bear
Believing my suffering defines me
Is the worst possible crime
You're awarding our executioners
And making us disappear
I've bled so much
I've cried so desperately
I have died last year
This year, I'll stay alive
They are delicious!
Pamonhas, pamonhas, pamonhas!
Come taste delicious pamonhas.
Fresh homemade pamonhas.
Made from pure corn juice.
We havecurau andpamonhas.
Come taste these delicious treats!
What's up, Max!
- Hey.
- How's your shoulder?
My shoulder? Great.
Back to normal.
You sure it's OK?
Yeah, I'm telling you.
If it's OK, you're fighting today, right?
No, today's more
of a maintenance training.
It's water aerobics.
It's physical therapy.
You know I had surgery,
and coming back isn't easy.
By the way, good physical therapy
is just like training. It hurts.
It really does. You're laughing at him,
but some people in my family
say it really hurts.
- Who?
- My grandma Geni.
For real.
She says "It's so exhausting, dearie."
Poor Ms. Geni.
Up, jab!
Jab, cross!
Up, jab!
Jab, cross!
Up!
Loosen your right arm.
Cross!
Did it hurt?
Of course not.
You groaned.
I groaned? When?
I wanna fight, Michel.
I need it.
Man...
That's not for you to decide.
Even if it's the last fight in my life,
I need it.
This is normal for your age.
It takes time.
I have no more time.
- Do we have a meeting with Fabiano?
- How should I know? He's your manager.
Naomi!
Take my place.
I got it, Dad.
Michel, when are you getting
an espresso machine?
Never.
- How are those muscles?
- I'm ready to fight.
- Really?
- Just tell me when...
and where.
And why is your shoulder cold?
Well, I'm not here about a fight.
We have a problem.
A woman called Mariana
asked me for a DNA test for her son.
Another?
For God's sake, Fabiano.
It's serious this time.
It's always serious.
I do three or four of these every year.
You know what to do. Take it to the lab.
They already have my blood.
It's always false alarm.
I did that. It came out positive.
That's impossible.
I had a vasectomy seven years ago.
The boy is eight.
A woman who waits eight years
to look for her son's father
is not after money.
What does she want?
Ask Max.
I don't even know this woman's face.
Max...
you didn't make a child over the phone.
I know.
Now get off and deal with this.
I'm not ready to be a father.
Nobody's born ready to be a father.
There's no training for that.
The only way to learn
is to be one.
Time to grow up, my friend.
- What's his mom's name again?
- Mariana!
Hi, Max.
Come in.
I know I was a bit of a jerk.
I just didn't know about this.
Ma...
You never left my mind.
Max...
I'm not Mariana.
We've never seen each other.
We haven't?
My name is Las.
I was friends with Mariana.
She tried everything.
Chemotherapy, radiotherapy,
alternative therapy.
She didn't want to reach out to you
out of fear of looking
like a gold digger
or some kind of scammer.
I never knew this.
I never knew any of this.
But...
she was an amazing mother.
She was so proud of raising her son
by herself, you know?
And she made me promise
to never look for you.
So why did you look for me?
Because I never agreed with that.
I told her it didn't matter
if you were a jerk,
or immature, or egocentric,
or an absolute idiot.
You're still the boy's dad.
Listen...
You can't talk about me like that.
No, she said all that.
Okay, she had that right.
Max, I'm not Mariana.
I believe even the worst scumbag
in the world can change.
Even you can.
Jesus Christ!
Are you okay?
Let's go.
What's up, buddy?
Is everything okay?
He's autistic.
What? Nobody told me he was sick.
- Is it serious?
- Hey, listen...
First lesson you need to learn, Max:
Autism is not a disease.
Bruno has a different way
of dealing with his feelings,
with the world.
Sometimes, he can't understand
even the simplest of things.
But sometimes he understands the world
way better than us.
Be patient.
Open your heart.
Hey...
Give me a hug, little man.
Look, he doesn't like hugging.
Bruno.
Do you know who I am?
That's a collector's edition, you know?
He's a huge fan of yours.
Wait!
Don't ever dare touch that figure.
He doesn't let anyone near it.
Not even me.
Relax, Michel, it's going to be fine.
Las prepared Bruno to stay with me.
He's a huge fan.
He's seen all my fights.
I'm ready for this.
I really am.
Wow!
Guess what I found.
Julia's sunglasses.
Who said you're ready?
I've looked after dogs.
Remember Zeus?
You fed him whey protein.
The vet took the dog from you
and threatened to sue you.
That's not entirely true.
Oh really? Just admit it.
You can't even look after a plant.
Can't I?
What do you say about this?
What?
They're plastic flowers.
Naomi gave them to you.
Bro, I even watered them...
Welcome, buddy!
I swear he couldn't wait to come.
What's he doing?
He needs to see things aligned
to avoid sensory disorder.
And why doesn't he look me in the eye?
For some autistic people,
looking in the eyes
can be an overwhelming sensory experience.
But looking...
is just so simple.
No look is ever simple.
It unveils us.
Are you hitting on me?
Shut up.
And this is your room.
I have a surprise for you.
I think you're going to like it.
Cool, right?
And check out this view.
How could I know?
I told you everything.
Just check your phone. It's there.
Okay. I'm positive
you didn't mention this.
"Attention, Max.
Careful with EVERYTHING that makes noise!"
You did.
Did you buy his food?
Precisely as you ordered.
- He's not a major fan of sweets, okay?
- Me neither.
Must be a family thing.
What?
It's nice to know he has a family.
Bruno...
My drawing's done. How's yours?
Let me see yours first then.
You must be hungry.
I'm going to make you
something really special.
Help me, Las.
I don't know what to do.
Bruno doesn't like anything.
Please tell me what this boy eats.
Everything he can eat
is already on your phone.
Bud, I'm going to show you a video
you're going to love.
You like fights, right?
This was one
of the most difficult fights of my life.
I won in the end,
but, man, did I get beaten up...
Bruno?
What's wrong?
What is it?
What is it?
Calm down, son.
Everything's okay.
I'm not going to hug you.
I'm not.
Here.
Your doll.
- Hey, Las.
- Hey, Max.
Everything okay?
I showed him a video of one of my fights.
He had a panic attack.
Yeah, be careful with those videos.
You said he loved that.
He does.
He can watch any fight, except yours.
He can't stand seeing you get hurt.
Got it.
It's like he can feel the pain, too.
I almost had a heart attack.
But I got it.
Thank you.
Bye.
Sorry, Max.
Look who's finally talking.
You have nothing to apologize for, son.
Any thoughts, champ?
I come up only in the last seconds
of the ad, Fabiano.
He's trending. You're not.
It's just a pitch.
We have to see if he agrees to it.
You didn't have to make
Spinebreaker so much taller
just so I look shorter.
So uncalled for.
We didn't.
These are your actual sizes.
They're not.
Yes.
No way.
Can you still swing that axe of yours?
Or is that in the past?
I'm going to make it.
Michel is helping me out.
Michel insists on playing a dad
to his fighters.
He's not supposed to look after you.
He's supposed to coach you.
One more thing.
If your pain doesn't go away...
You fight in pain.
Deal?
Three months, Max?
- I think we can make it.
- We could...
if you were 20 years old
and had a decent right arm.
My shoulder is way better.
Max, we're talking
about Sean Spinebreaker.
That guy isn't human.
He's an aberration, a cyborg.
He's just a fighter, man.
Tony Morelli,
the last guy he beat up,
is still in the hospital
and getting worse.
I can take him.
You're not even training, man!
It's hard training
and being a dad at the same time.
Why do you think I stopped?
You know
that I lost my wife 15 years ago
and had to take care of my children
by myself.
I lost my chance.
But I still have one.
Even if it's the last.
I have a son now.
He depends entirely on me.
I need this money.
To give him a future.
I don't even know
if he's going to have autonomy...
or even brush his teeth by himself.
And fighting
is the only thing I can do.
Don't walk out on me now,
on my last battle.
Seven hours a day.
Two hours of physical preparation
and five inside the cage.
You can't take more than that.
No alcohol or pasta.
If I ever find
a pizza box at your place
or even a single beer can,
we're done.
I'm not wasting my time.
What do I do about Bruno?
I don't know.
Bring him along.
I can't.
He doesn't respond well to violence.
This is a sport.
Where's the violence?
He stays in my office.
Son...
time for you to try whey protein.
This place makes
the best whey protein milkshake in town.
You're gonna love it.
I know it's not ideal.
Is the noise or the light disturbing you?
Cool.
Hey, Fabiano. What's up?
I'm trying to get a bank to sponsor us.
They have ads on all breaks
during the fight
and I'm trying to sell you to them.
Daddy will be right back.
Hey, that figure's really cool.
He's talking to you.
Let me see that.
You stupid or something?
Let us see it.
He can't see us.
Can he hear us?
Are you crazy?
What's going on? Give me that!
Can't you see he's...
He's not like you.
Here, here. Calm down, sweetheart.
Calm down.
Calm down.
I'm so sorry.
Boys, everything okay?
Your sons attacked my kid.
It's not their fault he has a problem.
Come on, boys.
No, bro.
You're the one with a problem now.
We can solve this some other way.
Peacefully...
Get the hell out.
Kiddo...
it's time.
Let's turn your tablet off.
Good night.
Max.
Yeah?
You're my best friend.
No, you are my best friend, kid.
Managed to clear your head a bit?
It's not easy.
I'd never felt that angry in my life.
If it weren't for Bruno,
I'd have killed that guy.
You know, one day
I argued with a boy's mom
at the supermarket because of Bruno.
- Seriously?
- Please...
I almost hit her with frozen chicken.
- Why chicken?
- I don't know.
It was frozen,
it was the hardest thing in my cart.
Yeah, if you mess with my kid,
you're messing with me.
Your kid?
Well, yeah.
As in my friend Mari's kid.
Yeah, right.
You know what I want?
Huh?
I want Bruno to learn to react.
Men should know how to fight back.
Men?
He's 8 years old.
Although you don't mature
much more than that.
We should go out some time.
You, me, and Bruno.
Do me a favor, then:
Until then, please don't teach Bruno
how to retribute or fight back.
- Deal?
- Deal.
- Agreed.
- Agreed.
That's it, good one.
But it has to be stronger.
Here's a tip.
Remember those boys at the arcade?
Remember the rage you felt?
Take that rage and put it here,
at the tip of your gloves.
Picture those boys here
and smash them. C'mon!
Good one, kiddo! Great punch.
Just one tiny detail: your shoulder.
Move your shoulder forward when you punch.
Yeah, swing it.
This hand protects your face. Now hit me.
That's it!
Great!
- Never...
- Give up!
- Never...
- Give up!
Good!
Hey, Michel. What's up?
Max...
where are you?
I forgot to say.
I decided to train at my place today.
With whom?
With Bruno?
No, Bruno's just playing
and watching me work out.
He's cute.
Guys...
this is Bruno.
Hey, Bruno!
Be patient.
It takes some time for him
to get used to new people.
Let's take it easy.
Hi, Bruno.
How's everything?
I'm Naomi.
Did you know I have a box full of dolls?
Want to play?
Yeah?
Come.
The charisma runs in the family.
We've already had autistic pupils.
Sports are good for them.
What's this?
Jenga.
That's not what I meant.
Who are you, kid?
That's unfortunate.
I didn't know he had a problem.
Not as much as you have.
What's your deal, Naomi?
Everything okay here?
So, your gym is
a day care center now, Michel?
Well said.
It's my gym.
Well, my fighter
has to focus on training.
He's not supposed to bring his kid along.
You know that.
He should have a sitter.
This is just a test.
But this guy is on the rise.
Don't let your guard down.
Morsa?
He has just two moves he never changes.
Listen to me.
Fabiano's trying to attract some gamblers
by increasing your price.
He's recording everything.
It's more than training.
You have to fight like this is for real.
Go on.
Stop. Stop!
Easy, Max.
Just breathe.
We're going to reset your shoulder.
On "three".
One...
Two...
Why that face?
- I won the fight, Michel.
- You did.
But you didn't win anyone over.
Look at your shoulder.
You know
you're not ready.
You can barely manage your life.
You only defeated Morsa
because you used your feet.
But with Spinebreaker
that won't cut it.
Please, give up, Max.
Give up?
Never!
You're basically a brother to me.
But I will not
stand by and watch you die.
I'm out.
Son...
you're taking a shower today, okay?
Get in now.
Come on.
Come.
Son...
It's time you started showering.
We can't use the bath every day.
Here, come on.
Come.
Bruno!
For the last time...
Get in the shower.
That's it. Give me that.
- No!
- Give it here.
- No!
- Come on.
No!
MAX MACHADADA - WORLD CHAMPION
Everything okay?
Yeah.
It's just that he listens
to that song nonstop, Las.
He listens to it 24 hours a day,
every day, Las.
He goes back, and back,
and back, and back...
repeating it a thousand times.
Wanna see what happens
if I try to stop it?
Look.
- No! No!
- Stop that!
What the hell are you looking at?
What's your deal?
- Can't you see he's autistic?
- Max!
What on earth was that?
It's his hyper focus.
I read the book you sent me.
Just try being a little more patient.
His brain never turns off.
I can't even...
rest.
He's hyper focused on that video
and I can't focus on anything.
I can't take...
Say it.
It's hard.
I know it is.
Bruno...
takes up all the time I have.
My most important fight is coming up
and I'm completely alone.
Michel left me
and my shoulder won't stop hurting,
which is already enough of a problem
for my training.
Now I have this.
What do you want me to do?
Should I cancel everything?
Or give up on everything
to look after him all day?
I can't take care of him right now.
That's why Mari didn't contact you.
She knew you couldn't handle it.
I'm not that guy.
Okay? I tried.
But this is my moment, alright?
You think this is ever going to change?
Let me try to grasp how your brain works.
Your shoulder hurts, you're tired,
you can't sleep,
so now you want to return your son to me?
I'm not his mother.
You keep saying "Never give up,"
and now you want to...
give up on your son?
I am not giving up on my son.
But I have this fight coming.
Our whole life is a fight.
Except it has no set time to end.
We can't solve our problems
just by punching them.
Welcome.
"Max, I sent a link for you to check.
Don't let Bruno see it.
It's not time yet."
Hi, Bruno.
It's Mommy.
I think every mom sees her son
as a little boy.
It's just that...
in my case, it's not just a feeling.
I...
I wish so hard...
I could watch you grow up.
And see the man you'll become.
Follow you
throughout your life.
Please know that I'm fighting
with all my soul, sweetheart.
With all the strength I have in me.
It's important that you know this.
Just how much I love you.
One day, you'll understand
you're different.
Actually, nobody's the same
as anyone else.
But your difference...
is what brightens everyone around you.
You are really special.
So I want you to be really proud
of who you are.
And of how you are.
Don't ever let
anyone restrain you
or stereotype you.
Okay?
I want to say one more thing.
My son...
You were the best thing
that ever happened to me.
The best.
The only thing I feel sorry for
is not being able to give you a family.
I didn't have enough time.
I love you
with all the strength I have in me.
You are all the strength I have.
You are my strength.
Thank you so much.
Thank you
for being exactly the way you are.
The world
is so much better
with you in it.
One more thing.
Never forget that little song.
The one I sing for you every single day.
Nonstop.
Just how you like it.
I love you.
Forever.
My love.
Come, son.
Why didn't you say you were coming?
As if you ever answered your phone.
So, you must be Bruno.
Come give me a hug.
He doesn't like hugging.
Maybe a handshake, then.
This is truly my grandson.
This guy here...
is me, next to der Jofre
in one of my first fights.
This is from the 1976 Olympics,
with Armando Gonzlez.
This Cuban was as tough as nails.
A genius.
Boxing is an art.
Fred...
Don't.
Bruno likes MMA.
MMA my ass.
Art is in boxing.
Kicking people is street fighting.
This boy...
is a miracle.
I know.
Your uncle Mario
was also autistic.
Uncle Mario?
He was autistic?
I never knew that.
You know nothing.
What is it that you need? Hiding?
Money? A sitter?
A father?
- You always had that, Marcelo.
- Yeah, right...
And please call me Max.
Please don't take away the only thing
your mom let me choose for you.
Marcelo was my grandfather's name.
What kind of stupid name is Max?
It's a name a conquered.
Max Machadada!
Sounds like one of those clowns
from Mexican lucha libre.
We had a tradition,
and you renounced boxing.
Renounced my name, our family.
Me?
I renounced our family?
How dare you say that?
You even missed Mom's funeral.
Are you going to cry over that again?
You were old enough to understand.
I was barely 12 years old!
Do you want the truth, Fred?
Do you?
The truth is you never looked after me.
Fine!
I couldn't handle it.
So what?
Did taking care of your son
make you father of the year?
Taking care of a child
is not for everyone.
Soon, you're going to want
to give up, too, Marcelo.
I'm not a monster.
If you really thought that,
you wouldn't be here with my grandson.
I just wanted to have...
a good day
with my dad and my son.
You have to get Michel back.
Without a coach, there's no chance.
Forget Michel.
He wants me to give up the fight.
What about you?
You're really asking me?
If I could,
I'd still be inside a boxing ring.
I wish I could take on Spinebreaker.
I only stopped
when there was no other way.
That's why your mom left me.
I don't blame her.
Today, I know...
I should've spent more time with her.
With you.
Instead of punching
some idiot's face in a ring.
A man who won't fight for his family...
won't fight for anything else in his life.
You still got it.
Want one?
I can't drink.
Don't be so fussy.
You don't say no
to having a beer with your dad.
You might as well make the most
of not having a coach on your back.
Sit back, sweetheart.
That's it. Good.
Careful with those gloves, kiddo!
I coached Maguila with them.
Bye, Dad.
Max...
What do you fight for?
- Handsome!
- Handsome.
Your dad got the hang of it.
Max!
Yeah, but I'm also Dad.
Say it.
I'm your Dad, dude.
Max.
But I am also your dad.
- Will it hurt to say it just once?
- No, it won't.
Then say it.
Say it, please.
Look.
Da...
ddy
Max!
Are you getting it wrong on purpose?
Are you, you cheeky monkey?
Say "Daddy" then.
- Max!
- Nope.
- Daddy.
- Max!
If you don't say it...
- I'm going to tickle you.
- No!
- Yes.
- No!
Oh yes, I will. Yes, I will.
Yes, I will.
MY BEST FRIEND
MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING CENTER
BIRTHPLACE OF THE MACHADADA
Max can't even stand two rounds.
Two!
Max can even die in that cage.
Sweetie...
above all else,
I'm a coach.
No, Dad.
Above all else, you're his friend.
Somebody has to be professional!
Dad, I really look up to you.
But you are so wrong this time.
I'm sorry.
Hey, you're late. Is everything okay?
Yeah, there was traffic.
- Here.
- Thanks.
Hey, kiddo!
What's going on there?
We spent the day preparing
the Spring-Summer collection for sale.
We had a great day.
Bruno helped me a lot.
And he's completely in love
with my new display.
What's this?
I was in the hospital yesterday.
This is just from the IV line.
The hospital?
Max, haven't you ever wondered
where I met Mari?
Do I look good?
Beautiful, sweetheart!
You've never been prettier.
Five, four...
- Let's go.
- three, two,
one!
Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Let's jump! Let's jump! Let's jump!
Only people who can feel this magic
Can bring happiness to any place
When you jump
You jump until you start sweating
And you never get tired
You feel the adrenaline in the air...
Las, are you okay?
Las, are you okay?
Just a sec...
Las...
I'm leaving you this message
to say I understand now.
I tried calling, but you didn't pick up.
Please know you can count on me.
Count on me for anything.
I'm here for you.
I really want to see you.
I can't stop thinking about you.
Call me, please.
Bye.
"Miss you!"
- Good morning, Amauri.
- 'Morning.
We have these pastries,
and fresh coxinha. It's delicious.
One coxinha, please.
Get one for him, too.
How's it going, Michel?
It's been a long time.
You're wasting your time.
Can't I just visit an old friend?
Check out what I found yesterday
at my place.
Your dad was the best fighter in Angola.
It's a pity he quit so early
to look after his family.
Yeah...
My old man was wise.
He helped me a lot.
And I helped him, too.
I got the message, Fred.
Thank you for helping my family.
And for the picture.
But there's nothing I can do.
There's only one way
for us to prevent disaster.
Stubbornness runs in my family,
you know that.
Max will never give up.
I'm not asking you this as a friend...
or as a man.
But as a father.
You can do better.
Dad?
What are you doing here?
Seeing my grandson.
He stays in the office.
He can't see me fighting.
I get it. I don't like it either.
Come on, Dad.
Your neck is too stiff.
That's why your head always gets hit.
You have to protect your chin
and your head.
Forget about your shoulder.
Dad...
MMA
is not boxing.
MMA is boxing for people who can't punch.
Can I have some gloves?
Even the gloves you use for this look bad.
I'm not fighting you, Dad.
Are you scared?
Come on, try to hit me.
Dad...
You need to dodge faster.
Anticipate my move. Look at my shoulder.
So, you're not scared?
You're brave now, huh?
What the hell, Dad!
This is a wakeup call.
You're not training properly.
Chill out, Max. Bruno's cool.
Of course he is. He's my grandson.
He's already seen you fight a few times.
Michel, forget about his shoulder.
Focus on his neck. It's hard as stone.
If only it was just his neck.
He won't loosen his left leg either.
Go!
"Las, your test results are in.
Contact us ASAP.
Access your results here."
- Good one.
- Nice, team.
Today is the day!
The day for a major decision.
The anticipation is sky-high!
Tell us, my friend,
what are your expectations for this fight
between Max Machadada
and Sean Spinebreaker?
A lot of determination, a lot of hassle,
sweat, blood, and tears.
And keep in mind
that Max Machadada is rusty.
There's a high chance
he'll leave the place in an ambulance.
Oh, come on, Everaldo!
Where's your optimism?
I am being optimistic. It's really hard
to find an ambulance at this time.
Okay.
- How's your shoulder?
- Great.
Yeah! Knock him out, Max.
Knock him out!
Thank you, sweetheart!
What is Bruno doing here?
Naomi, training is one thing...
This is a real fight.
- I know...
- Why isn't he with Las, like he should?
You're right.
I'm sorry, Max.
We just wanted to wish you good luck.
Come, Bruno.
What's going on?
We were trying to spare you.
Spare me from what?
Las was hospitalized yesterday.
Fabiano ordered us not to tell you.
Get my car keys.
Hold on, Max.
There's just one fight before yours.
Why are you here?
What's going on? Are you okay?
I am.
I just had a procedure.
Why all this then?
Are there any risks?
Well, I hope not.
I did some tests, and they want me here
until we get the results.
You had no right to hide this from me.
But everything's fine.
Now you have to go fight!
Forget that fight.
Forget it.
I don't want to leave you here, alone.
You did not come into my life
to leave like this.
I won't.
Smash him!
What?
Smash him.
We're just a few minutes away
from tonight's main fight
between Max Machadada
and Sean Spinebreaker.
- What fight?
- What do you mean?
We just received important information.
Max has just left the stadium.
Where the hell have you been?
What's with leaving the stadium now...
You're fired!
Come on, Michel.
Get my hand wraps.
What?
TONY MORELLI DEAD
Max...
do you still want to fight?
What about Bruno?
You're giving up?
I don't stand a chance, Dad.
You made me get into a cab for nothing?
I came here to see my son fight.
I'll wait for you at the arena.
It'll be a long wait.
Not a problem.
They have comfortable chairs.
It's over.
Tell them I'm not fighting.
Come, Bruno. Let's go home.
Son...
Daddy's not going to fight.
It's time to go home.
I want to see you fight.
Me too.
Dad!
Sweetie...
I'm in no condition
to get in the cage today.
Plus, you don't like seeing people
hurt your dad, right?
Never give up!
Fight, Dad.
That's my grandson!
Ladies and gentlemen!
I invite into the cage now
the athlete Max Fontana,
a.k.a. Max Machadada!
Fight!
Spin around! Spin around!
Get up!
Come on, come on, come on.
Get up! Get up now!
Don't give up, Max! Don't give up!
Don't stop hitting!
Stop! Stop! Stop!
Everaldo, I have to say:
Max is not doing well.
At least his suffering will be brief,
as well as ours.
Fight!
Knock him out!
Yes!
Fight!
Stay strong, Max!
He dislocated his shoulder.
Max!
I'm going to start counting.
Ten...
nine...
eight...
seven...
six...
five...
four...
three...
Come on!
Fight!
TO MY BEST FRIEND, ROMEO.
You know, Daddy,
you're the most handsome Daddy.
Thank you so much, sweetie.
What did you want to say?
I love you.
How much do you love me?
To the Moon and back.
From here to the Moon...
To the Moon and back.
You're the most handsome Daddy.
You're the most beautiful son.
A MAN WHO WON'T FIGHT FOR HIS FAMILY,
WON'T FIGHT FOR ANYTHING
Wreck it all like a cyclone
So that tomorrow's not the same
With a new name
The vulture's prowling, eager for my fall
Enough sorrow, I'm more than this shit
Body, mind and soul are one
As in Ayurveda
Like the water
I stream through the rocks
In this plot of murky dramas
I'm the playwright
Urging you to get off the mud
And set the world on fire
No melodramas, I'm after money
That's Hosanna under way
Capulanas, katanas
We must all resort to Nirvana
The world is brutal to us
So loosing is not an option, okay?
At the back of beyond
We learn to talk face to face
I can't just drop it, that's impossible
The goal is to leave speechless
Those who laughed at the roofless.
TRANSLATED BY:
Izabelle Bernasconi Pilleggi e Souza