It was an emotional win for the Brasilian, who faced Australian rookie Wade Carmichael in a heated Final at the Oi Rio Pro.
On the second day of the men's event in Saquarema, the unraveling of the rankings continued at Barrinha as passions burned and losses stung.
The WSL desk crew breaks down the day's action as Barrinha provided solid conditions for Round 2 and 3 of the Oi Rio Pro.
The Brazilian earns the first 9-point ride in Saquarema, eliminating Conner Coffin in Round 2 of the Oi Rio Pro.
Gouveia finds the line for a 9.93, taking the win over Jordy Smith in Round 3 of the Oi Rio Pro.
Round 1 and half of Round 2 was completed today, with some heavy hitters going down early at the Oi Rio Pro.
For the first day of the men's event, the action moved down the beach to Barrinha, where upsets and intense battles ensued.
The tiniest of margins caused casualties Monday as the defending event champ and top competitors fell. Tuesday, the losses continued.
With solid swell on tap, commissioners jumped at the chance to run heats at Saquarema's punchy righthander.