Rockdale native and professional bull rider Ezekiel “Blue” Mitchell has qualified for the first ever PBR (Professional Bull Riders) World Finals: “Unleash The Beast” Competition.
Mitchell, who ranks No. 11 in the PBR rankings, was announced as one of the 39 riders that qualified to compete in the tournament this past Monday.
Through the four nights of competition, each rider will ride one bull per night during Rounds 1-3 from Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14. On Sunday, Nov. 15 all riders who recorded a qualified ride through the first three days of competition will advance to Round 4. If fewer than 30 riders recorded a score, cowboys will be drawn back based on their world rank until the requisite field of 30 is filled. Following Round 4 on Sunday afternoon, the Top 15 riders will then advance to the championship round. While Round 1 and 3 will be done by random draw, Round 2 and 4 will feature rider drafted selections.
The rider that earns the most world points through the five rounds will earn the PBR World Finals event title and $300,000, while the top ranked rider will be crowned the 2020 PBR World Champion earning a $1 million bonus and the coveted golden buckle.
The World Finals will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Nov. 12-15.
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