Choke

Choke

1999•1h 38m•7.1/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.1/10(9)

Welcome to the world of no-holds-barred freestyle fighting...the fastest growing "sport" in the United States, Brazil, and Japan. CHOKE follows undisputed World Freestyle Fighting Champion Rickson Gracie as he prepares to defend his title in a one-night, single elimination tournament where the winner will fight 3 separate fights over five hours. The World Cup finals of hand-to-hand combat.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Rickson Gracie

Rickson Gracie

Himself

Todd Hayes

Himself

Koichiro Kimura

Himself

Hélio Gracie

Himself

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