One of the biggest female fights in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship history goes down Friday at BKFC 51 in Salem, VA. Britain Hart (7-3) defends her BKFC World Strawweight Championship for the second time against undefeated challenger Melanie Shah (2-0), LIVE on The BKFC App. We asked some of BKFC’s most knowledgeable fighters who they’re picking in this must-see World Championship showdown. 

Zach “Shark Attack” Calmus: Britain Hart and Melanie Shah is a fight no one should miss! Both fighters thrive on forward movement during the fight. We’re about to witness one of the best female fights in BKFC history! I have Britain Hart winning by decision.

Howard “HD” Davis: I have Hart by third-round stoppage. She’s just too poised, too skilled and too experienced for the challenger.

Blake “Big Boy” LaCaze: This is a great matchup in the women’s division. I pick Britain in the fight. Her experience and jab is a major threat for anyone she fights. However, Melanie Shah is as tough as they come and is a very game challenger. I expect a fully entertaining fight!

Michael Larrimore: I think it’ll be a good, back-and-forth fight, with Britain walking away with a split-decision win. I see them both hitting a knee once or twice, but I think the champ does more damage overall.

JR “The Lion” Ridge: Britain Hart will be the women’s 115 champ for a while. Melanie Shah is tough, but Hart will get the unanimous decision.