With the Professional Bull Riders in town, bullpens and dirt fill the floor at Matthew Knight Arena.
Flaming letters and pyrotechnics are set off prior to rider introductions. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Aaron Nelson/Emerald)
The main entertainer of the night, “Flint,” riles up the crowd. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Amanda Shigeoka/Emerald)
Jorge Valdiviezo’s bull eyes out the arena moments before the ride. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Amanda Shigeoka/Emerald)
Gas pedal runs around the arena after knocking rider Luis Blanco off his back. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Aaron Nelson/Emerald)
Eduardo Aparecido stays steady on the back of his bull. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Amanda Shigeoka/Emerald)
Kaique Pacheco, ranked 1 in the world, celebrates after completing an eight second ride. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Aaron Nelson/Emerald)
After recovering from surgery on his left shoulder, Ben Jones takes a hard fall. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on October 1, 2016. (Amanda Shigeoka/Emerald)
Jorge Valdiviezo watches the replay after being stomped on when he fell off the bull California Kid. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Aaron Nelson/Emerald)
Rubens Barbosa flings off his bull. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on October 1, 2016. (Amanda Shigeoka/Emerald)
Matt Triplett leans back as his bull lunges forward. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Oregon on October 1, 2016. (Amanda Shigeoka/Emerald)
Rubens Barbosa requests more grease as prepares for his ride. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Aaron Nelson/Emerald)
Wallace Vieira de Oliveira maintains his grip as he is tossed off the bull. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Aaron Nelson/Emerald)
Shane Proctor tries to roll out from under the legs of Pink Cadillac. Professional Bull Riders hosts the Wrangler Long Live Cowboys Classic at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore., on October 1, 2016. (Aaron Nelson/Emerald)