CLEARWATER, Fla. — The stage is officially set for another adrenaline-fueled night of bare-knuckle combat as the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship arrives in the Sunshine State. On Friday, October 23, combat sports enthusiasts will turn their attention to the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater, Florida, for BKFC Clearwater: Reber vs. Street. Headlining the card is a high-stakes bantamweight showdown that promises fireworks between Ryan Reber and Justin Street, two determined athletes eager to make a definitive statement in the division.
Ahead of Friday night’s opening bell, the fighters gathered on Thursday, October 22, to step onto the scales and make their contracted weights official. Photographer Nick Vespe was on hand to capture the intense face-offs, weigh-in drama, and final preparations as fighters sized each other up one last time before stepping into the squared circle without the protection of gloves. The official weigh-in session provided a clear picture of a focused and physically prepared fight card, with all main participants successfully navigating the scale without issue.
In the evening’s main event, bantamweight competitors Ryan Reber and Justin Street locked in their weights for their anticipated clash. Reber stepped to the scale and registered at 135.4 pounds, while his opponent, Justin Street, came in slightly lighter at 134.6 pounds. Both fighters comfortably made the bantamweight limit, ensuring that their explosive matchup will proceed as planned. The stylistic pairing of Reber and Street has generated considerable buzz among hardcore fight fans, as both men possess the kind of grit and striking volume tailor-made for the unique dynamics of bare-knuckle fighting.
The co-feature and undercard matchups also saw fighters successfully hit their marks, setting up a robust lineup of action from top to bottom. In a crucial bantamweight encounter, Michael Larrimore weighed in at 138.2 pounds, preparing to face Nate Morrow, who registered at 135.4 pounds. Moving up to the middleweight division, Tony Murphy weighed in at 175.8 pounds for his bout against Doug Coltrane, who tipped the scale at 174.8 pounds.
In the welterweight division, Mike Heckert stepped on the scale at 165.6 pounds to square off against Rickie McConnico, who weighed in at 164.8 pounds. The flyweight division will also see action as Chachi Versace registered at 124 pounds ahead of a scheduled meeting with Angelo Trujillo, who weighed in at 122 pounds.
Rounding out the rest of the preliminary and main card bouts, Jadon Lee and Donny Korbel both hit identical marks of 135.4 pounds for their bantamweight matchup. In the light heavyweight division, Sam Delao weighed in at 184.8 pounds, while his opponent, Chris Keirn, registered at 183.6 pounds. Finally, Tyler Baker weighed in at 175.2 pounds to face Yari Kaganovsky, who came in at 173 pounds.
With the administrative duties out of the way and every fighter successfully making weight, anticipation now shifts entirely to the action inside the venue. The OCC Roadhouse and Museum offers an intimate and electric atmosphere, a setting that historically amplifies the raw intensity of bare-knuckle bouts. Fans in attendance and those watching around the world can expect a night of hard-hitting exchanges, tactical striking, and the unmistakable drama that defines the rapidly growing sport of bare-knuckle boxing.
BKFC Clearwater: Reber vs. Street will air live globally on BKFC+ on Friday, October 23, with the broadcast scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. As the promotion continues to expand its footprint and deliver action-packed events across the country, Friday’s card in Clearwater stands as another vital chapter for the organization, highlighting the depth of talent within its growing roster of elite combatants.
