Opening Round: Joao Chianca isn't going down without a fight, charges past World Title contender
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Opening Round: Joao Chianca isn't going down without a fight, charges past World Title contender

The former World Title contender Joao Chianca is making his case to clear himself of the Mid-season Cut and showed every ounce of determination to get it done in his opening heat. An 8.83 over current World Title contender Jordy Smith and a spicy paddle battle with wildcard Mikey McDonaugh took Chianca to a big heat win with Smith alongside him.

 

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