Choke

Feb 1, 1999

1h 38m

★ 7.0

Overview

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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Rickson Gracie

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Todd Hayes

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Koichiro Kimura

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Hélio Gracie

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