Joao Chianca Overcomes Reigning World Champ, Moves On To Semifinals

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

A battle of compatriots went the way of rising star Chianca as he stripped Filipe Toledo of the coveted yellow jersey in their Quarterfinal bout.

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

João Chianca Goes Excellent, Kicks CT Redemption Year Off Right

The 2022 rookie sensation is back among the world's best and in phenomenal form to start the 2023 season with an excellent 8.50 after his

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Friday, December 2, 2022

João Chianca Gets Another Shot At The Championship Tour! Parabéns Chumbinho!

João's hard-fought Challenger campaign earns him his spot back on the Dream Tour!

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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Saquarema Local João Chianca's Solid 2 Turn Combo Gets Him 7.93, Stays Motivated To Get A Big Result In Order To Qualify

João Chianca feeling confident in front of his hometown crowd, puts up one of the biggest scores of the day, and moves on to Round of 16.

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Friday, October 28, 2022

João Chianca, Local Legend Needs A Huge Result To Re-Qualify At The Corona Saquarema Pro

Saquarema legend João Chianca needs a massive result in hopes of re-qualifying for the Championship Tour.

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