"From BFO's inception, the goal has been to build the biggest platform in the history of the sport.  From stadium shows to our World Championship in Las Vegas, that journey has been full of milestones" explains Joey Austin, Bullfighters Only CEO.  "But four fighters competing on one-head for their share of fifty grand?  That's definitely a high-water mark. I'm extremely thankful Run for a Million believes in our ability to deliver a thrilling competition for their global audience."
 
Scheduled to compete:
 
Weston Rutkoswki - Haskell, TX
The 4-time, defending BFO World Champion is the all-time winningest freestyle bullfighter.
 
Aaron "Mercy" Mercer - Calgary, AB
The Canadian sensation Mercer is the one bullfighter to beat Rutkowski for a BFO World Title.  The 2x World Champion is looking to prove he's back in elite form after a serious injury sidelined him in 2021.
 
Tyler Mansell - Caldwell, ID
The "Caldwell Kid" comes into Vegas on a hot streak with big wins in Fortuna, CA and Ogden, UT.  Only a few years removed from being a student in the BFO D-Camp system, Mansell has proven he now belongs at the sport's highest level.
 
Alex McWilliams - Paso Robles, CA
Fan favorite McWilliams won two BFO events this summer, including the prestigious Salinas title in his home state of California.  Combining elite athleticism and an evolving bull-savvy, the 23-year old is looking to claim his first World Championship.
 
Penthouse and Hamsher will team up to bring the best fighting bulls in the game.  "We have to ensure the bullpower matches this historic moment and that's what Trever and I plan to do," explains Troy Bradshaw of Penthouse Fighting Bulls.
 
BFO play-by-play voice Andy "The Wolverine" Burelle will be joined by ProRodeo Hall of Fame announcer Bob Tallman for in-house commentary.
 
The Cowboy Channel and livestream scheduled broadcast team will consist of Steve Ross, Taylor Sheridan, Cole Hauser and Freestyle Bullfighting legend Mike Matt.
 
BFO will institute a 4-judge scoring system to determine the "Fight for Fifty" Champion. Payout will be: 1st - $30,000; 2nd - $10,000; 3rd - $7,000 and 4th - $3,000.
 
Date:  August 20, 2022
Location: South Point Arena, Las Vegas NV
Time: 4PM PST/6PM CST
Tickets: CLICK HERE
 
BFO was founded by bullfighters and is Freestyle Bullfighting's Premier Professional League.  BFO features an international roster of elite athletes competing against the most treacherous fighting bulls for the largest purses in the history of the sport.  BFO is committed to the humane treatment of our extraordinary animal athletes.

By BFO Press Release