The Brazilian hero picks a great time to get back into the winner's circle.
In an all-Brazilian heat, Adriano de Souza opened big for an 8.67.
The 2014 World Champion telegraphed a huge tail-high aerial reverse, and the crowd loved it.
Fanning took the lead from local wildcard Yago Dora with this big score.
The young Californian's last-minute effort comes up just short in Round Four at the Oi Rio Pro.
The 2015 World Champion earned an impressive win over Gabriel Medina and Wiggolly Dantas to earn a fast-track trip to the Quarterfinals.
The big man jumped directly to the Quarterfinals after a big Round Four win over Julian Wilson and Kanoa Igarashi.
The Australian goofyfooter is making an impressive push in Rio.
Jeep Leaders John John Florence and Stephanie Gilmore are eliminated in Saquarema, opening the door for others.