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NFR round 3<\/b> delivered championship moments Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center<\/b> in Las Vegas. Waylon Bourgeois<\/b> dominated bareback riding with an impressive 88.75<\/b> score, while Ty Erickson<\/b> blazed into the record books with a stunning 3.5-second<\/b> steer wrestling run that catapulted him to the top of world standings.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • Waylon Bourgeois<\/b> claimed bareback riding gold with 88.75 points<\/b>, marking his first NFR victory<\/li>\n
  • Ty Erickson<\/b> secured steer wrestling honors with 3.5 seconds<\/b>, the fastest time of the 2025 NFR<\/li>\n
  • Erickson rocketed from 14th place to 1st<\/b> in world standings after his dominant performance<\/li>\n
  • Round 3 action took place Saturday, December 6, 2025<\/b>, during Golden Night at the championship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Louisiana Rider Breaks Through with Career-Best Bareback Performance<\/h2>\n

    Waylon Bourgeois<\/b> of Church Point, Louisiana<\/b>, delivered his signature moment at the NFR<\/b> on Saturday night. The first-time NFR qualifier mounted Priefert’s Dusty Roads<\/b> and posted a powerful 88.75-point<\/b> performance to capture the third round bareback riding championship. His breakthrough came in front of thousands of rodeo fans packed into the iconic Thomas & Mack Center<\/b> venue.<\/p>\n

    The Louisiana native qualified for the National Finals Rodeo<\/b> for the first time in his professional rodeo career. Bourgeois<\/b> has earned $44,000<\/b> in just two nights of competition, establishing himself among the elite bareback riders competing in Las Vegas. His 88.75<\/b> score demonstrates the technical precision and athletic excellence required to compete at rodeo’s highest level against seasoned veterans.<\/p>\n

    Erickson Shatters Records with Lightning-Fast Steer Wrestling Display<\/h2>\n

    Ty Erickson<\/b>, the 2019 World Champion<\/b> bulldogger from Montana, unleashed a spectacular performance that completely transformed the steer wrestling standings. After finishing in second place during the first two rounds, Erickson<\/b> delivered the fastest time in the entire 2025 NFR<\/b> with a blistering 3.5-second<\/b> steer wrestling run. The outstanding time earned him $36,668<\/b> in prize money and moved him to the top of world standings.<\/p>\n

    Riding his horse Crush<\/b>, a former AQHA Horse of the Year<\/b>, Erickson<\/b> executed nearly flawless technique. His combination of horsepower<\/b>, athletic ability, and expert hazing by Matt Reeves<\/b> created an unstoppable formula. The Helena<\/b> steer wrestler entered the finals in 14th position but now leads all competitors in both round three and the overall championship race with his dramatic surge up the standings.<\/p>\n

    Round 3 Champions and Competitive Breakdown Across Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
    Event<\/td>\nChampion<\/td>\nScore\/Time<\/td>\nPrize Money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bareback Riding<\/td>\nWaylon Bourgeois<\/b><\/td>\n88.75<\/b> points<\/td>\nTBA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Steer Wrestling<\/td>\nTy Erickson<\/b><\/td>\n3.5<\/b> seconds<\/td>\n$36,668<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    Steer Wrestling Remains Intensely Competitive Through Three Rounds<\/h2>\n

    The steer wrestling competition delivered dramatic shifts in positioning. Bridger Anderson<\/b> and Stetson Jorgensen<\/b> tied for second place with identical 3.9-second<\/b> times, each earning $25,431<\/b> in purse money. The bulls from stock contractor Anthony Verdino<\/b> proved especially challenging, making scoring difficult for every competitor who stepped into the arena. Round three featured noticeably longer times than previous rounds.<\/p>\n

    J.D. Struxness<\/b> finished third with a solid 4.2-second<\/b> run, while pre-contest favorites faced unexpected pressure from emerging talent. Will Lummus<\/b> received a no-time in round three, slipping in the overall standings after entering the finals with an early lead. The historic record for the fastest NFR round three steer wrestling time remains 3.1 seconds<\/b>, set by Ricky Huddleston<\/b> way back in 1985<\/b>.<\/p>\n

    What Makes Saturday Night’s NFR Round 3 Results So Significant for Professional Rodeo?<\/h2>\n

    Waylon Bourgeois’<\/b> championship victory represents a breakthrough moment for the entire Louisiana rodeo community. First-time NFR finalists rarely capture round victories at the championship, making his 88.75<\/b> score exceptionally impressive and historically significant. Ty Erickson’s<\/b> dramatic climb from 14th place to first in world standings demonstrates the intense, high-stakes nature of championship rodeo competition.<\/p>\n

    Each of the 10 rounds<\/b> at the National Finals Rodeo<\/b> presents opportunities for competitors to shift momentum dramatically and reshape championship positioning. The Golden Night<\/b> theme performance on Saturday created the perfect stage for these exceptional athletic displays. Round three showcased the precision, courage, and horsemanship required to compete at rodeo’s highest level, with Bourgeois<\/b> and Erickson<\/b> proving why they belong among the world’s elite.<\/p>\n

    Sources<\/h3>\n
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    • Red94<\/b> \u2014 Comprehensive NFR round 3 results and championship standings<\/li>\n
    • Montana Sports<\/b> \u2014 Ty Erickson’s performance analysis and standings update<\/li>\n
    • Sports Illustrated<\/b> \u2014 NFR steer wrestling championship coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":22312,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Waylon Bourgeois\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Ty Erickson\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/1624363\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Matt Reeves\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w500\/5rA459xpMt6IeJG7ZqvhLbSozEH.jpg\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/person\/32278\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Bridger Anderson\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Stetson Jorgensen\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"J.D. 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