Bobby Martinez

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

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- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz

Bobby Martinez of Santa Barbara, California, USA (pictured) caused the day's biggest upset defeating ten times ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) during round three of the Billabong Rio Pro in Barra Da Tijuca on Thursday May 19, 2011.Martinez advanced into round four where he placed third and will now surf for a spot in the quarterfinals during round five.

- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz

Bobby Martinez of Santa Barbara, California, USA (pictured) caused the day's biggest upset defeating ten times ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) during round three of the Billabong Rio Pro in Barra Da Tijuca on Thursday May 19, 2011.Martinez advanced into round four where he placed third and will now surf for a spot in the quarterfinals during round five.

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