Kai Otts locks in highest heat tally of the event so far! Dane moves on through to Round 4 after squeezing his way out of one of the heaviest Hossegor drainers ever! Fanning’s resulting early exit swings the door wide open on the title race. Other upsets included Taj being shut down by Kolohe Andino in the dying minutes of their heat, as well as last year’s finalist Julian Wilson losing in similar fashion to Miguel Pupo.

Stay tuned to the live webcast for the rest of Round 3 first thing tomorrow.