February 13, 2023
Behind the Lens: Unleash The Beast Tulsa
When the action in Tulsa, Oklahoma, came to an end, it wasEli Vastbinder who reigned supreme, securing his first Unleash The Beast event title Saturday night inside BOK Center. Before an electric audience, the Oklahoma Freedom captain produced a flawless 3-for-3 performance en route to capturing 126 Unleash The Beast points and skyrocketing to No. 16 in the race to be crowned the 2023 World Champion. Converting againstLapua for 85.25 points andMighty Mikefor 87.75 points in the opening two rounds, respectively, it was his epic 90.5-point effort atop hometown favorite Tulsa Time which clinched the victory for the 31-year-old.
Continuing his successful stretch, 2018 World ChampionKaique Pacheco managed a runner-up finish courtesy of a perfect showcase, besting Sugar Bear (82.5 points), Tijuana Two-Step (85 points) and Moonlight Party (88.75 points) to bring home 86.5 Unleash The Beast points, now just 190.5 points behind No. 1 Jose Vitor Leme.
Earning 66 Unleash The Beast points while rounding out the Top 3 in Tulsa, Wingson Henrique da Silvaturned in the bronze finish. Converting againstFlight Risk(82.75 points),Moon Juice (68.75 points) in the pair of long rounds, Silva turned it up a notch in the championship round with a stunning 90.25-point ride aboardChateau Montelena's Montana Jacketto make up ground and capture his second Top 3 finish of the season.
Photos courtesy of Bull Stock Media
