Missed the action this weekend? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! The Austin Gamblers took sole possession of first with their fifth straight win, the Missouri Thunder defended home dirt against the in-state Outlaws, and the Oklahoma Wildcatters kept climbing with a 3-0 weekend. Here’s your full front-row recap from Springfield.
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SPRINGFIELD, DAY 1
The Florida Freedom (11–4) kept their stranglehold on first with a 262.25–82.25 victory over the New York Mavericks (3–12). Thiago Salgado put up 85 on The One, Yan Victor Cunha delivered 87.75 on Magic Hunter (re-ride), and John Crimber capped it with 89.5 on Fire Zone, moving into the MVP lead.
The Oklahoma Wildcatters (5–10) stunned the Carolina Cowboys (6–9) 164.5–84.5, notching their fourth win in five games. Wingson Henrique da Silva opened with 77.25 on What’s Poppin before Guilherme Valleiras sealed it with 87.25 on Yo Mamma.
The Arizona Ridge Riders (11–4) edged the Texas Rattlers (8–7) 173–172.75. Eduardo Aparecido posted 88.25 on Big Bills, and Keyshawn Whitehorse followed with 84.75 on Money Moves for the quarter-point win.
The Nashville Stampede (6–9) rolled past the Kansas City Outlaws (7–8) 256.75–84. Austin Richardson set the tone with 90.75 on Constant Payne, while Anderson de Oliveira (81 on Frank) and Gustavo Luiz da Silva (85 on Lost In The Sauce) added insurance with his first PBR ride on U.S. soil.
The night closed with the Austin Gamblers (11–4) taking their third straight win, 269.75–78.25 over the Missouri Thunder (6–9). Callum Miller lit up the board with 91 on Let’s Roll (re-ride), the highest score of the night, while Dalton Kasel (88.25 on Still Flyin’ Crazy) and Jose Vitor Leme (90.5 on I’m a Hostage) pushed Austin to the top.
SPRINGFIELD, DAY 2
The Austin Gamblers (12–4) stayed hot with a 345.75–168.5 victory over the Nashville Stampede (6–10). Four riders covered: Jose Vitor Leme (88 on Riser), Sage Steele Kimzey (87 on Snap Chatter, re-ride), Callum Miller (86 on Boot Barns Skunk Kitty) and Dalton Kasel (84.75 on Gucci Flip Flops).
The Arizona Ridge Riders (12–4) blanked the Carolina Cowboys (6–10) 258–0. Everton Natan da Silva (87.75 on Long Gone), Murilo Henrique de Oliveira (84.75 on Hit or Miss) and Luciano De Castro (85.5 on Foolish Pride) secured the win.
The Texas Rattlers (9–7) slipped past the New York Mavericks (3–13) 87.75–87.5. Daniel Keeping made the difference with 87.75 on Mo Money, edging Mauricio Gulla Moreira’s 87.5 on Rafiki.
The Kansas City Outlaws (8–8) snapped the Florida Freedom’s five-game win streak, 87.25–85.75. João Lucas Campos struck first for Florida with 85.75 on Ah Hell, but Julio Cesar Marques answered with 87.25 on Caesar, sealing the upset.
The Oklahoma Wildcatters (6–10) edged the Missouri Thunder (6–10) 172–170.25 for their fifth win in six games. Josh Frost delivered 87.25 on Lever Action, and Cort McFadden clinched it with 84.75 on Fire Kat, overcoming Thunder scores from Paulo Eduardo Rossetto (82.25 on Dang, Dang) and Boudreaux Campbell (88 on I’ll Make Ya Famous).
SPRINGFIELD, DAY 3
The Austin Gamblers (13–4) finished Thunder Days on top, defeating the New York Mavericks (3–14) 174.25–86 for their fifth straight win. Lucas Divino (87.75 on Yo Mamma) and Jose Vitor Leme (86.5 on Rafiki) provided the two needed scores, giving Austin 11 wins in their last 12 games.
The Texas Rattlers (10–7) overpowered the Carolina Cowboys (6–11) 348.5–86.75. Four riders converted: Brady Fielder (87.5 on Toad), Claudio Montanha Jr. (85.25 on Cash On Black), Braidy Randolph became the first rider to cover Scrappy with an 88 and Ezekiel Mitchell (87.75 on Let’s Roll, re-ride). Carolina’s lone ride came from Jess Lockwood (86.75 on Sly).
The Florida Freedom (12–5) bounced back with a 330–170.5 win over the Arizona Ridge Riders (12–5). Scores came from Yan Victor Cunha (89 on Blonde Bomber), Thiago Salgado (87.25 on UB Smooth), Alex Cerqueira (77.5 on Whip) and João Ricardo Vieira (76.25 on Workin’ Man). Arizona answered with Everton Natan da Silva (85.5 on I’ll Make Ya Famous) and Riquelmi Santos (85 on Holy Shift).
The Oklahoma Wildcatters (7–10) kept rolling with a 256.5–86.25 win over the Nashville Stampede (6–11). Guilherme Valleiras (87.5 on Tchoupitoulas), Wingson Henrique da Silva (84.75 on Still Flyin’ Crazy) and Kase Hitt (84.25 on Buck) carried Oklahoma, while Gustavo Luiz da Silva put Nashville on the board with 86.25 on Red Bull.
The Missouri Thunder (7–10) closed their homestand with an 85.5–81 rivalry victory over the Kansas City Outlaws (8–9). Paulo Eduardo Rossetto’s 85.5 on Mystified was the difference after Heitor Santos Ferreira kept KC close with 81 on Snappy.
Here’s where the teams stand after Thunder Days:
Austin Gamblers (13-4)
Florida Freedom (12-5)
Arizona Ridge Riders (12-5)
Texas Rattlers (10-7)
Kansas City Outlaws (8-9)
Oklahoma Wildcatters (7-10)
Missouri Thunder (7-10)
Carolina Cowboys (6-11)
Nashville Stampede (6-11)
New York Mavericks (3-14)
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Catch the best photos from Thunder Days — rivalry grit, leaderboard shakeups and a sea of Missouri fans — all captured in detail HERE.
Looking ahead...
What’s next on the docket?
First, join us for the PBR Stockyards Showcase in Fort Worth, TX on Sept. 4 at Cowtown Coliseum.
Then, it’s off to Anaheim, California for PBR Teams: Anaheim, kicking off Sept. 5 at 7:45 p.m. PT, continuing Sept. 6 at 6:45 p.m. PT, and wrapping up Sept. 7 at 1:15 p.m. PT inside Honda Center.
Opening-night matchups (Sept. 5):
New York Mavericks vs. Missouri Thunder
Carolina Cowboys vs. Florida Freedom
Nashville Stampede vs. Texas Rattlers
Oklahoma Wildcatters vs. Austin Gamblers
Kansas City Outlaws vs. Arizona Ridge Riders
Stay tuned for more PBR updates and rankings next weekend!
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