19 year-old Hawaiian rookie John John Florence defeated an Aussie onslaught to take his maiden WCT win in convincing fashion in Rio overnight.

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"Who would have thought you’d come to Brazil and get two 9's getting barrelled?”

Even Joel Parkinson was surprised by the number of solid tube rides on offer in Rio.

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Gabriel Medina was one of five Brazilians that will have an equal-last finish listed against their name for the Billabong Pro Rio ... and rookie with high hopes for 2012 wasn't too pleased about it.

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Miss Fitzgibbons danced her way across Rio's waves to win the Billabong Pro and put pressure on Steph Gilmore for the World Title race.

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With lake-like conditions in Rio it was Sally Fitzgibbons and three Hawaiians that were able to progress into the final four.

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There were some nervous moments from the three Aussie amigas as they faced back-to-back heats to keep their chances alive in Rio.

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Did you see any of the Aussie assault at Arpoador on day one of the Billabong Pro, or did you see a blank webcast screen?

UPDATE: Now with the video footage you couldn't see last night!!

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Kelly said he can't turn on his heel.

So what's this then?

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Does "Voulez vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?" work in Brazil too?

You're going to have to know a bit more of the local lingo if that's what you thought.

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