The beginning of the end got underway in Saquarema with emerging contenders showcasing a glimpse of what's in store for the Challenger Series elite. Cauã Costa struck first to post the event's first excellent showing along with impressive showings from Heitor Mueller, Shion Crawford, and Te Kehukehu Butler led the Round of 80. For the women, former CT star Silvana Lima surged near home alongside big performances from Eweleiula Wong, Carolina Mendes, and Amuro Tsuzuki. Now, the heavy-hitters await their debuts against these rising threats when competition resumes.
