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The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas was a bull-riding spectacle. With adrenaline-fueled performances from the best of the beasts, this marked a significant moment for 7x PRCA World Champion Sage Kimzey as well.

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Following his impressive win in round 6, where he tied with Josh Frost, and an 88 in round 8, Kimzey’s wife announced that this was “our last NFR; we’re enjoying the ride” before Kimzey would head towards the PBR. After the thrill and roller coaster bull ride this season, the largest bull riding championship is set to take centre stage.

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Brazil gets ready for the largest bull riding and rodeo championship

A unique country experience is set to unfold in the city of Uberlndia (MG) in Brazil. In an Instagram post by UBERLNDIA RODEIO FESTIVAL and JRRODEIOS, the accounts announced, “Confirmado em Uberlndia/MG o maior campeonato de rodeio em touros do MUNDO!”

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This translates to, “Confirmed Uberland/MG the largest bull rodeo championship in the WORLD!” The Uberlndia Rodeo Festival is set to commence from March 7, 2024, to March 10, 2024, at the Arena Race in Uberlndia, Minas Gerais. This festival is part of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Brazil series and will contribute points to the world championship in bull riding. And that’s not all!

The line-up and array of stars set for the URF

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The official announcer for the Uberlndia Rodeo Festiva is Gleydson Rodrigues, and the rodeo commentator is Robson Vieira, also known as Tião Peru.  The URF will also feature an array of stars and performers, from Fred & Fabrício who are recognized for being the first country duo and are the third confirmed attraction, which includes the iconic Matogrosso and Mathias, to Diego and Victor Hugo.

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The duo was confirmed by Tringulo Entretenimento, JR Rodeios, and Brand Comunicação, the companies responsible for organizing the event in the city. The line-up is poised to attract fans from across the world to the heart of Brazil, with the event expected to be the biggest rodeo in the mining triangle region.

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Read more: “Absolutely Precious”: Sage Kimzey Basks in Fan Love as Support Pours In After Departing NFR Post Rodeo Season

Following the NFR championships for the 2023 season, the bucking showdown at the Uberlndia Rodeo Festival is set to be a significant chapter in the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Brazil series.

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Christaline Meyers

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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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