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The Unleash the Beast Tour saw a showdown in St. Louis, Missouri, last weekend. The best of the best went up against the best of the beasts in a bull-riding showdown. 22-year-old rookie Cassio Dias claimed the number-one spot, leaving legends like Sage Kimzey and Caden Bunch on his trail and earning the World No. 1 ranking.

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And as the third round of the UTB concluded in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, once more, the Brazilian showed his dominance in the arena. But this time, he not only won the title again but also conquered hearts.

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Cassio Dias conquers the beast in UTB again

In a post by PBR on Instagram, the organization shared a glimpse of the thrilling round of the third PBR Unleash the Beast event in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The video showcased the impressive performance of the Kansas City Outlaws’ Cassio Dias, who secured his second UTB win with a flawless 2-for-2. After earning 89.25 points on the first night on Friday and 86.25 points on Sunday afternoon, he claimed his spot in the championship round.

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Facing the formidable world number 28-ranked bull, Cy Young, in the championship round, Dias treated the crowd to an electrifying ride.  Showcasing immense talent, he earned a massive 91.75 points, winning the event. The adrenaline-pumping video soon went viral, with fans of the 22-year-old gushing in with countless likes and words of praise.

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 Bull riding community left in awe 

The comment section buzzed with excitement from fans of the world’s No. 1 Dias and in awe of the spectacle he put up with Cy Young. One fan commented, “That was a heck of a ride.” While another fan wrote, “Fenômeno” with countless claps and fire emojis, which translates to “Phenomenon”.

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One person even said “Futuro campeão mundial,” which means “Future world champion,” hoping the 22-year-old would claim the title soon. Another even wrote, “Eye spy, another win by our current world number 1, congratulations @cassio_dias_barbosa,” highlighting Dias’s massive win at St. Louis last weekend.

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As the UTB continues, the next stop of the PBR’s Unleash the Beast Tour will be held at SNHU Arena in Manchester on December 15 and 16, 2023, and fans await more such showdowns from the icon Cassio Dias. 

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Christaline Meyers is a senior Olympics writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in gymnastics and alpine skiing. Christaline is one of the acclaimed authorities in the coverage of 6x All-Around champion, Simone Biles. She has written extensively, covering every detail of Biles’s life stories as well as providing her perspective on Simone Biles’ Yurchenko Double Pike controversy. Beyond the gymnastics realm, Christaline also takes an avid interest in the development of the on-field rivalry between Mikaela Shiffrin and Petra Vlhova in the snow-covered alps. When away from the ES Desk, she can be found meditating and listening to music.

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