Moche Rip Curl Pro Portugal 2014

Holy wow John John Florence. What a roll that kid is on. He’s looking like the only legit title threat to Gabriel Medina right now. Can JJF keep the ball rolling into Supertubos? He excels in heavy beach breaks and pits. This is his time.

Down to the nitty gritty that is the world title race. We are at the pointy end of the sword and its game on. Gab’s has a strangle hold on the title, but his 2 closest threats as i mentioned are John John who’s ranked 5th and Kelly Slater who’s 2nd.

Gabby can clinch the title if he wins this event. Heres some numbers to keep you guessing

– If Gabriel finishes 25th or 13th in Portugal, Joel and John John will need a 2nd, Mick; 5th and Kelly; 25th to send the title race to Pipe.
– If Gabriel finishes 9th, Joel and John John will need a 1st, Mick a 2nd, Kelly a 3rd.
– If Gabriel makes the quarters, Joel and John John will be out of the race, Mick and Kelly will need a 1st.
– A third place finish for Gabby, and Mick and Kelly will need a 1st. If Gabriel finishes 2nd, Mick will be out of the race, Kelly will need a 1st.
– But, if Gabriel finishes 1st, he will win the world title in Portugal.
– Taj and Michel are still mathematical chances but so far from the hitting range it’s not worth reporting.

Watch this space as the title race unfolds.

Event starts Oct 12th.

Round 1 highlights:

Live action round 2!! http://www.aspworldtour.com/events/2014/mct/719/moche-rip-curl-pro-portugal

Huge round 3 upsets, with both Kelly and Medina going down and subsequently knocked out of the contest. This means the world title will be decided at Pipe!

Highlights: