Bobby Martinez (USA) won his round of 96 heat today. Martinez defeated Joel Parkinson (AUS), Wiggoly Dantas (BRA) and Rob Machado (USA). ASP/Rowland
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Bobby Martinez (USA) carves across a glass Barra wall during the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin
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Bobby martinez (USA) showed a return to form reaching the quarterfinals. ASP/ Kirstin
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Bobby martinez (USA) was the standout barrel rider of the event. ASP/ Kirstin
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Bobby Martinez found a clean coverup in Round 5 but it was Taj Burrow who stopped his winning streak in the Quarters. ASP/Cestari
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Bobby Martinez (USA) dedicated his victory over Kelly Slater (USA) to his later grandfather who's funeral he missed being at this event. ASP/ Kirstin
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Bobby Martinez (USA) started his round three victory charge with this aerial to defeat Kelly Slater (USA). ASP/ Kirstin
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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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You couldn't wipe the grin off the face of Bobby Martinez after defeating Kelly Slater in a hotly contested heat. ASP/Cestari
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Bobby Martinez surfs during round 2. ASP/ Kirstin
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Bobby martinez (USA narrowly edged out the high flying Matt Wilkinson (AUS). ASP/ Kirstin
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Bobby Martinez (USA) prepares for his round 2 heat. ASP/ Kirstin
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Bobby Martinez of Santa Barbara, California, USA (pictured) narrowly edged- out Australia Matt Wilkinson to advance into Round 3 of the Billabong Rio Pro in Brasil on Wednesday May 18, 2011.Martinez will face 10X ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) in the next round.
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The first heat of the event saw some testing conditions as a storm blew in and Bobby Martinez had to accept third place and a spot in Round 2. ASP/Cestari
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Bobby Martinez defeated Taj Burrow in a very close heat out at Winki
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Giant killer Bobby Martinez (USA) defeated Taj Burrow (AUS) during round 2.
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Bobby Martinez (USA) during the Expression Session
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Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast
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In Memory of Andy Irons Billabong Pipeline Masters
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Andy Irons Paddle Out Rip Curl Pro Search, Puerto Rico
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Rip Curl Pro Search - Puerto Rico - 311010 - MEN - Round 2
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Day 5 - Rip Curl Pro Portugal
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Day 6 - Quiksilver Pro France
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Bobby Martinez (USA) during the Quiksilver Pro France
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