Rodeo sports, especially bull riding, are notorious for the amount of damage they can inflict upon the riders. Despite this obvious red flag, the popularity of rodeo sports only surges higher and higher. Along with the high amount of risk involved, several people have the urge to experience the thrill of extreme sports. 

However, if one would think that only the riders take risks, then they would be terribly wrong. The biggest risk-takers in any rodeo event are the bullfighters. While a rider rides one bull at a time, the bullfighters tackle every bull in an event. A recently uploaded video on social media showcased the guts of an excellent bullfighter. The brave bullfighter put himself between a raging bull and a fallen rider to save the day. 

Not all bullfighters wear capes

A bullfighter is nothing less than a hero. Bullfighters stay in the riding area from start to finish of every ride. While the crowd follows the celebrating rider after a successful ride, bullfighters silently put the bull back behind the gates. The bullfighters carry this process out for each and every ride. In fact, this isn’t even the hard part of their job. The toughest part kicks in when a rider falls off their bull. The bullfighters have to be quick on their feet and gutsy enough to save the fallen rodeo in this case. Additionally, they get little time to react as the heavy bull keeps galloping.

Despite the stark difference in strength between a man and a bull, bullfighters never think twice before a save. The viral video showed a daring display of duty and strength by a bullfighter named Austin Ashley. Ashley stood like a mighty rock between the rodeo and the bull and shielded the recovering rider. This bought enough time for his fellow bullfighters to surround the bull and bring it under their control. Fans marveled at the heroic display and reacted to the heart and courage displayed by Ashley.

Rodeo fans praise the rock-solid bullfighter

PBR uploaded the video of the great rescue via their official Instagram handle. PBR complimented Ashley in the caption and also announced his save as the ‘save of the week. Fans joined in and threw their own compliments towards Austin Ashley. One of the fans praised the capeless savior and said, “What a guy! That’s dedication.” Another fan directly called Ashley “Superman.” 

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One fan opened up and said, “For me they are the best lifesavers in the world.” Chiming in, another fan raised both hands via emojis and wrote, “Respect.” Another fan took the Grand Theft Auto road and said, “that’s bull bustin.” Bravehearts like Ashley ensure the smooth running of rodeo sports. They ensure that everyone enjoys a good show without getting hurt.

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