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Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Final - Andy Irons def. Damien Hobgood

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:16:17 -0700

Defending Rip Curl Pro Search champion Andy Irons was always going to be hard to beat at a wave that rivals Pipeline and Teahupoo in its heaviness, so when the 3-time world champ hit the water against Damien Hobgood the cameras were ready. Damo had his chances, but AI was just too strong in the 30 minute 'El Gringo' finale...

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Semi-Final 2 - Damien Hobgood def. CJ Hobgood

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:13:12 -0700

Semi-Final 2 featured a Floridian twin battle, between Damien and CJ Hobgood. The boys were always going to go blow for blow, but at the end of 30 minutes there could only be one winner... Congratulations Damo, you're through to the Final!

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Semi-Final 1 - Andy Irons def. Mick Fanning

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:11:05 -0700

Mick Fanning won the first ever Rip Curl Pro Search in Reunion Island in 2005 and Andy Irons took home the planet trophy from Mexico last year, so everyone was excited about this match-up in Semi-Final 1. The result? Fanning walks home with an =3rd place result, while Irons books a spot in the Final.

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Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Following the Wildcards - Part 5

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:10:53 -0700

Brazilian Bruno Santos was a giant killer during the 2007 Rip Curl Pro Search, eliminating Taj Burrow in Round 3 and Taylor Knox in Round 4. The youngster's run came to an end in the Quarter-Finals though at the hand of Damien Hobgood...

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Quarter-Final 4 - Damien Hobgood def. Bruno Santos

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:08:48 -0700

Following in his brother's footsteps in the previous heat, Damien Hobgood scored a solid QF win this morning to book a berth in the semi-finals. Rip Curl Wildcard Bruno Santos proved his worth and should be stoked about his =5th placing.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Quarter-Final 3 - CJ Hobgood def. Dean Morrison

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:45:39 -0700

Dean Morrison was on top of the world after knocking out 8-time world champion Kelly Slater in Round 4, but 2001 world champ CJ Hobgood ended Dingo's giant killing run in QF3 with a convincing win to advance through to the semi-finals.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Following the Wildcards - Part 4

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:50:34 -0700

Brazilian Bruno Santos continued his giant-killing run in Round 4 of the Rip Curl Pro Search, eliminating Californian Taylor Knox in Heat 7. The heat was an inconsistent one, but Bruno found the best waves and Knox is out.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Round 4 Heat 8 - Damien Hobgood def. Travis Logie

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:47:34 -0700

Following in his twin brother's footsteps, Damo Hobgood advanced through his Round 4 heat today in flying form - defeating South African Travis Logie 15.63 points to 10.60. Damien will match up against Bruno Santos in Quarter-Final number 4.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Round 4 Heat 7 - Bruno Santos def. Taylor Knox

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:45:33 -0700

Rip Curl Wildcard Bruno Santos is on a roll. He took out World No. 2 Taj Burrow in Round 3 and the eliminated last year’s Rip Curl Pro Search runner-up Taylor Knox in Round 4.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Round 4 Heat 2 - Andy Irons def. Kai Otton

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:43:33 -0700

Kai Otton has been on a tear this year, but three-time world champion and defending Rip Curl Pro Search champion Andy Irons is on fire here in Chile and dominated the Aussie in Heat 2 of Round 4.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Round 4 Heat 5 - Dean Morrison def. Kelly Slater

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:41:33 -0700

Fred Patacchia locked in the first 10 of the event in Round 3, but no scores have come at a bigger time than Dean Morrison's 10 in Heat 5 of Round 4, which helped him overcome a very in-form Kelly Slater to advance through to the Quarters. Big upset and possibly the last time we'll see Slater in a comp rashvest this season...

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Round 4 Heat 4 - Mick Fanning def. Chris Ward

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:39:33 -0700

Current world number 1 Mick Fanning is looking to consolidate his position atop the rankings with a solid result here in Chile and the Australian moved one happy step forward again today by beating Californian Chris Ward in Heat 4.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Round 4 Heat 1 - Joel Parkinson def. Cory Lopez

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:36:33 -0700

Cory Lopez was stung with an interference call on the first wave of the heat and even though he locked in a 9.00-point wave right after, he wasn't able to hold off Joel Parkinson from winning Heat 1 of Round 4.

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Day 6 Round 3 Best Waves

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:33:33 -0700

Forget the guff going on around the event site... You just want the money shots, huh?! Why not... Check out the best waves of Day 6 - highlighted by Freddy P's perfect 10-point wave...

Rip Curl Pro Search Chile: Day 6 Round 3 Winning Interviews

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:08:33 -0700

All of the world's best were back in action in Round 3 on Day 6 and this video features interviews with Joel Parkinson, Mick Fanning, Kelly Slater, Andy Irons and others...