Clearwater, FL — Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World’s Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, has officially announced its return to the Tampa–St. Petersburg region with BKFC Fight Night Clearwater 3, scheduled for Friday, April 24 at the renowned OCC Road House and Museum.
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online at BKFC.com. The OCC Road House and Museum is located at 10575 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33762.
The event will stream live internationally as part of the BKFC+ subscription ($7.99 per month) on the BKFC App — branded as The Best Value in Combat Sports — with the first bell scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m. PST.
Warren vs. Cooke Headlines Clearwater Showdown
In the main event, former BKFC Light Heavyweight World Champion and local fan favorite Jaren ‘Captain Deadpool’ Warren (8-3) faces heavy-handed Irish standout Conor ‘Da Crook’ Cooke (6-1), the reigning BKFC U.K. Light Heavyweight Champion.
Warren, a dangerous southpaw known for his knockout power, captured the BKFC Light Heavyweight World Title with a second victory over JoMi Escoboza on June 21, 2024. His résumé also features highlight-reel stoppages over Danny Christie (KO-1 at BKFC-55), Joseph Creer (KO-1 at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater II), and Jay Jackson (KO-2 at BKFC-32).
Cooke will make his United States debut riding momentum from two impressive knockout victories in 2025 — a first-round finish of Stevie Taylor at BKFC Fight Night Manchester and a third-round stoppage of Anthony Holmes at BKFC Fight Night Derby — performances that earned him the BKFC U.K. Light Heavyweight Title. Now, he looks to make a statement against one of BKFC’s most recognizable names on American soil.
Co-Main Event: Reber vs. Oxendine at Bantamweight
The co-feature bout in the bantamweight division pits two-time world title challenger ‘Royal’ Ryan Reber (7-2) against rising prospect Joshua Oxendine (1-0).
Fighting out of Pinellas Park, FL, Reber returns to action looking to rebound after a hard-fought BKFC Bantamweight World Title clash with Justin Ibarrola on December 5, 2025. Reber remains a Clearwater fan favorite, with notable victories over Matt Guymon (SD at BKFC Fight Night Clearwater II), Anthony Foye (UD at BKFC-61), and Derek Perez (KO-4 at BKFC-57).
Oxendine, representing Pembroke, NC, made an immediate impression in his BKFC debut with a unanimous decision win over veteran Travis Thompson at KnuckleMania VI. In addition to his bare knuckle success, he holds an undefeated professional boxing record of 4-0 with two knockouts.
More Fights to Be Announced
Additional bouts for the undercard will be announced in the coming weeks, as BKFC prepares another high-energy night of bare knuckle action in Clearwater.
With a proven track record of electrifying events in the Tampa–St. Petersburg area, BKFC Fight Night Clearwater 3 promises fireworks, local star power, and international intrigue inside the squared circle.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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