The bull riding community is full of cowboys. Of all the rodeo competitors, only a select few ever win over rodeo fans. An example of a cowboy who has been a fan favorite from the very beginning of his PBR career is Joao Ricardo Vieira, who is 39 years old. Although Vieira has never won a world championship, the Brazilian cowboy has been a mainstay on the PBR circuit for quite some time and is a perennial title contender.

In all of his seasons, Joao Ricardo Vieira has been a formidable opponent. His latest victory at PBR Tulsa, which earned him his 18th title victory and some important Unleash The Beast points, will go down in the annals of PBR. This feat of the cowboy was recognized all over social media, as the fans were glad to see the spirit of the 39-year-old cowboy.

A moment when experience excels talent

Amazing things happened during the PBR Tulsa event in Oklahoma. Among the greatest PBR events ever hosted, it had seven 90-point rides. On the other hand, the final round was a sight to behold. Rookie cowboy John Crimber showed off his incredible talent on Montana Jacket. The 18-year-old sensation scored an incredible 91.50 points for this performance. The points were on the board, and it was a difficult challenge for the 39-year-old cowboy, Joao Ricardo Vieira. But the Brazilian cowboy with years of expertise, showed that experience excels over raw talent.

On the bull Flyin’ Wired, Joao Ricardo Vieira was prepared. However, the bull started off its bucking endeavor the moment the metal chutes were released. Even though the bucks were difficult, for Vieira, it was just another day in his cowboy life. During the whole 8-second duration, the Brazilian cowboy maintained his spirit and dominated the beast. The moment the 8-second buzzer went off, Vieira took a leap from the bull and landed spectacularly on the arena, making the crowd go in a frenzy. This performance earned the 39-year-old cowboy a massive 91.75 points, that helped him clinch the PBR Tulsa title. As per the recent Instagram post by PBR, the cowboy later posed for a prize ceremony, where he received the title prize and a check for $4000. After a while, the post also attracted a large number of Vieira fans on social media.

Fans united in the celebration for Joao Ricardo Vieira

For the Brazilian people, it is always a huge deal when a Brazilian cowboy wins in the United States. The long-running rivalry has also brought respect, as fans from both Brazil and the United States congratulated the cowboy on his 18th PBR title in the comment section of the Instagram post. A fan is just excited for the cowboy, as they say, “After all his injuries I’m stoked to see this. He dealt with a lot the last couple years.” Another fan was just mesmerized; as they say, “One of the best riders ive seen.”

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A long-term fan of Vieira would like the cowboy to have his first PBR UTB title; as they say, “João Durão is the best and most technical pawn of today, deserving of the WORLD CUP for a long time, this time it will work.” This user talked about the cowboy’s experience, as they say, “This guy should have world title under his belt if he believed in himself. Lot natural talent!” Vieira jumped from number nineteen to number five in the UTB standings because of the points he earned by winning the event. This clearly exemplifies how quickly the PBR rankings may shift and how the championship title is determined in the final moments of the season.

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