The Brasilian joins Jordy Smith and Jake Paterson as the only surfers to win back-to-back events at J-Bay.
Australian rookie Wade Carmichael faced Filipe Toledo in the Final for the second time this year, and Kanoa Igarashi hit a new gear.
As the women's contest marches toward the finals, see what makes the perfect, righthand point so good.
After losing out in Round 4, the 2012 World Champ passed his last J-Bay jersey to Conner Coffin who advanced to the Quarters with his win.
On the third day of the men's Corona Open J-Bay, Conner Coffin eliminated the Tour veteran in Round 4 as the draw continues to thin.
The South African had home court advantage this morning and eliminated the 11x World Champ in the dreaded Round 2 heat.
Watch (and re-watch) the best of the Corona Open J-Bay right here, anytime.
"I don't think I have the fierceness in my blood to compete anymore," said the 2012 World Champ.
A huge upset, newfound momentum and plenty of waves. Plus, big implications for the Title race on the first day of men's action.