 After winning Brazilian national titles in 1992 and 1993, he moved to the United States in 1994, riding on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), Bull Riders Only (BRO) and Professional Bull Riders (PBR) circuits.He immediately emerged as a major star, winning the average at both the Calgary Stampede and the NFR, as well as winning the year's PBR title.Most notably, Moraes became only the third man ever to ride 10 out of 10 bulls at the NFR.