The 2014 World Champ clutched victory from defeat in the last moments of his Round 1 heat Monday at Barrinha, during the Oi Rio Pro.
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The Oi Rio Pro wildcard sent his World Champ opponent to Round 2 in another battle between the growing rivals.
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The 2014 World Champ clutched victory from defeat in the last moments of his Round 1 heat Monday at Barrinha, during the Oi Rio Pro.
The Oi Rio Pro wildcard sent his World Champ opponent to Round 2 in another battle between the growing rivals.
The former CT surfer, who's a wildcard in the Oi Rio Pro, cruised straight to Round 3 Monday at Barrinha.
The reigning World Champ scored a 9.10 in his opening heat at the Oi Rio Pro. Still, it wasn't enough to overcome wildcard Mikey Wright.
In Round 1 at the Oi Rio Pro, the surfer known for his above-the-lip mastery carved his way to an 8.60 and a jump to Round 3.