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Bullfighters Only Announces First-Ever Major Event in Mexico
AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico — March 10, 2026 — Bullfighters Only (BFO), the world’s leading freestyle bullfighting league and one of the fastest-growing international action sports, will stage its first-ever full-scale event in Mexico on April 16 at the historic Plaza Monumental in Aguascalientes.
The Aguascalientes event is being produced in partnership with Cuernos Chuecos, Mexico’s premier bull riding promoter. They will present a two-night western sports showcase inside Plaza Monumental, with BFO freestyle bullfighting opening the festivities on April 16, followed by Cuernos Chuecos’ annual bull riding event on April 17.
Fans who purchase tickets to the bull riding event will receive complimentary entry to the BFO competition, allowing spectators to experience two nights of high-intensity western sports inside one of the most iconic bullrings in the world.
The event kicks off the globally recognized Feria de San Marcos, widely considered one of the most important bull-related celebrations in the world. For BFO, the event represents a significant step in the organization’s global expansion as the sport continues to gain momentum across multiple continents.
In 2026, BFO will host events in five countries (United States, Mexico, Canada, Spain, and France) creating one of the most geographically diverse schedules in the history of bullfighting. The tour brings together elite athletes and fighting bulls from across North America and Europe as the sport continues to develop into a modern international competition.
“This event represents an important moment for our sport,” said Aaron Ferguson, founder of Bullfighters Only.
“Freestyle bullfighting has grown into a truly international discipline. We now have athletes competing from multiple countries and events taking place across North America and Europe. Bringing a full BFO event to Mexico, especially Aguascalientes, is a major step forward.”
The competition will feature eight professional freestyle bullfighters competing in 60-second bouts against Spanish fighting bulls. Athletes are judged on style, control, and degree of difficulty while performing athletic maneuvers within inches of the bull’s horns. The bull’s aggression and quickness are also factored into the scoring.
The two highest-scoring competitors will advance to the Hooey Championship Round, where the event champion will be decided.
The lineup will feature a diverse field of athletes, including reigning BFO World Champion Chance Moorman, four-time world champion Weston Rutkowski, Spanish standout Daniel “Chikitín” Alcalá, along with BFO standouts Cole Pfister, Cauy Kraut, and Robert Renteria.
Rubén Mujica Vega, founder of Cuernos Chuecos, said the collaboration reflects the evolving nature of western sports entertainment.
“Freestyle bullfighting adds a new dimension to what we do,” Mujica said. “It combines athleticism, creativity, and courage in a way that fans immediately understand.”
“We are proud to bring this international sport to our audience in Aguascalientes.”
The event will mark an important moment for freestyle bullfighting’s development in Mexico, where interest in the sport has steadily grown in recent years. In the days leading up to the event, BFO will host its annual Development Camp (D-Camp) on April 13–14 at Cortijo Sevilla in Aguascalientes. The top-performing athlete from the camp will earn a direct entry into the BFO Aguascalientes competition.
For the past five years, Weston Rutkowski and Joe Flores have traveled to Mexico to host BFO training camps designed to introduce and develop local freestyle bullfighting talent. Several Mexican athletes who attended those camps have gone on to qualify for the BFO World Championship in Las Vegas, the sport’s premier annual competition.
Rutkowski said the April event represents the natural next step in that development.
“We’ve been working with young athletes in Mexico for years now, and the talent level is impressive,” Rutkowski said. “The fans here understand bulls and they understand courage. That’s why freestyle bullfighting fits so naturally with the culture.”
“What we’re bringing to Aguascalientes is a full professional BFO production. The same kind of event fans see in Las Vegas.”
The event will also feature veteran BFO Barrelman Andy North, who will make his first appearance in Mexico.
North, who has worked more than 2,000 bulls during BFO competitions, will be inside the arena with the Hooey Barrel, serving as a safety specialist responsible for protecting athletes during each bout.
“My job is to keep the fighters safe when things go wrong,” North said. “When a bull knocks someone down or they get in trouble, the barrel gives them somewhere to go and gives me a way to pull the bull away.”
“Performing in Plaza Monumental will be a special experience. It’s one of the most famous arenas in the world.”
The event will feature a full arena production including music, lighting, pyrotechnics, and VIP hospitality experiences.
Tickets go on sale March 15 at cuernochuecos.com.
About Bullfighters Only (BFO)
Founded in 2015, Bullfighters Only is the world’s leading freestyle bullfighting league and the premier professional organization for the sport. BFO hosts international competitions featuring elite athletes from North America, Europe, and Latin America. The organization has paid more than $3 million in prize money while helping transform freestyle bullfighting into a modern global action sport.
About Cuernos Chuecos
Founded by Rubén Mujica Vega, Cuernos Chuecos is Mexico’s premier bull riding promotion company. For more than 25 years the organization has produced large-scale western sports events across Mexico, showcasing top bull riders and attracting thousands of fans to arenas throughout the country.