The battle for gold at the 2026 PBR World Finals isn't just about the riders—it's also heating up inside the chutes. While the cowboys fight for the top spot, the bulls are locked in their own fierce competition for the title of World Champion Bull. And with more movement at the top of the bull rankings than on the rider leaderboard, this race is anything but predictable.

Night 2 of the Finals marked the first chance for the highest-ranked bulls to showcase their power on the big stage—and they did not disappoint. Out of 45 outs that night, 22 earned a bull score of 44 or higher. These standout performances helped several top-10 bulls boost their season averages, tightening the gap in the race for No. 1.

The biggest shake-up came when the top two positions swapped places. For much of the season, Ransom has been a dominant force, allowing only three rides all year. He posted a career-best 47.85 at PBR Billings in April and followed it up with a 47.15 on Night 2 of the Finals. But consistency proved key for the challenger.

Enter Pegasus. With a steady season that saw him allow just seven rides in 23 outs, Pegasus delivered his highest score of the year—a 46.8—on Friday night. That performance pushed his average just slightly above Ransom's, earning him the current No. 1 spot in the PBR Bucking Bull rankings.

Don't expect the standings to stay quiet, though. Both bulls are scheduled to make another out during Night 5 of the Finals next weekend, and with each one improving as the season goes on, this showdown is shaping up to be one for the ages. Whether you're cheering for the rider or the bull, this is the kind of rivalry that makes rodeo unforgettable.