A dreamy morning on the Gold Coast provided a high-performance showcase for men's superheats to decide head-to-head, Round of 16 bouts before a tough afternoon tested the world's contenders. An electric showing from defending event winner Samuel Pupo and Ian Gouveia provided a highlight heat alongside the likes of Brazilian standouts Joao Chianca and Alejo Muniz, plus Japanese threat Hiroto Ohhara for familiar faces. But, newcomers are surging with Josh Burke, Charly Quivront, plus rising Australian threats Dakoda Walters and Oscar Berry pushing their performances into the Round of 16.
