A look back at the 2016 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo — PHOTOS

Bareback rider Jesse Davis watches opening ceremonies during the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Clay Eilliot rides Son of Saddie during the saddle bronc riding competition at during the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Caleb Bennett rides Pass the Hat during the bareback riding competition during the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Ty Breuer rides True Grit during the bareback riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Tim O'Connell rides Bubbles during the bareback riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Orin Larsen rides MGM Dirty Jacket during the bareback riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

R.C. Landingham rides Must Have while competing in the bareback riding event during the 3rd go-round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Jason Thomas competes in the steer wrestling competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Rusty Wright is thrown from Stampede Warrior during the saddle bronc riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cody Rostockyj leaps from Sketchy Bob during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jordan Spears is thrown from Cowbanger during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jordan Spears is helped from the arena after getting stomped by Cowbanger during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cowboys during the fourth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4, 2016. (Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam

Richmond Champion rides Lizzard Medicine during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Orin Larsen rides Full Baggage during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Tanner Aus rides Assault during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Riley Duvall leaps to tackle a steer during steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Matt Reeves tackles a steer during steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Nick Guy jumps from his horse onto a steer during steer wrestling at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Winn Ratliff rides Black Kat while competing in the bareback riding event during the 2nd go-round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Jacobs Crawley is thrown from his horse during the saddle bronc riding event at the fourth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4, 2016. (Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam

Jake Minor, left, and Garrett Rogers compete during the team roping competition on the final night of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2016.(Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam

Canadian team roper Jeremy Buhler ropes a calf during the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Cory Solomon competes in the tie-down roping during the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Roscoe Jarboe rides Silence Reigns during the bull riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Jordan Spears (104) competes in the bull riding competition during opening day of National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. (Miranda Alam/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @miranda_alam

Rusty Wright rides Bridal Shower during the saddle bronc competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Wyatt Denny rides Angel Eyes during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Caleb Bennett rides Special Delivery during the bareback riding competition at the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The opening ceremony begins on the sixth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Ryder Wright salutes the crowd after winning the saddle bronc riding competition on the ninth day of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal)