Every event features a guest analyst who shares their perspective and picks for every matchup on the card.

For Rise FC 2, CJ Strongheart has come on board to break down and forecast outcomes for all six MMA bouts on the card.

Strongheart brings an amateur MMA record of 4-3, featuring a four-fight winning streak before his latest loss at BFL 58 during his bid for the lightweight title. He ranks among the top amateur prospects in his division and is eager to return to action shortly.

Below are Strongheart's forecasts for Rise FC 2:

Darwin Douglas (5-6) vs Greg Large (2-12): Fight Preview

"Douglas brings superior experience and technique, and should be able to plant his takedowns while maintaining constant forward pressure."

Prediction: Douglas wins by TKO in the first round.

Craig Maclean (4-2) vs Andrew Bard (2-6): Fight Preview

"Fresh from Revolution fight camp, Maclean benefits from training alongside elite grapplers and world-class coaches in both striking and jiu-jitsu. His opponent tends to make errors that open the door for submissions."

Prediction: Maclean wins by submission in the first round.

Chad Anheliger (7-5) vs Terrence Chan (4-1): Fight Preview

"Anheliger should control the striking exchanges, shut down takedown attempts, and ultimately find himself in position to finish via ground and pound."

Prediction: Anheliger wins by TKO in the second round.

Josh Mackenzie (0-0) vs Bryce Gougeon (0-1)

"Gougeon is a fluid striker with excellent hip movement to defend against takedowns. Once he establishes timing beneath his long jab and over his opponent's jab, that overhand right will find its mark."

Prediction: Gougeon wins by TKO in the second round.

JJ Warren (1-0) vs Brett Zalapski (1-2)

"Warren's got some question marks going into this bout, but he showed what he's capable of by dispatching a gritty challenger in Mike De Chavez during his sole pro outing. The matchup feels evenly matched, and either fighter could take it home."

Prediction: Warren takes it on the scorecards.

Raphael Ouellet (1-0) vs Damon Marlow (0-0)

"Both men are still finding their footing on the pro circuit, making this a tricky one to predict. That said, Ouellet's advantage from having already fought professionally should give him the edge."

Prediction: Ouellet taps out Marlow in the opening frame.