Ringside MMA 12: First event this weekend.

Alex Garcia (6-1) v. Matt MacGrath (10-6) (Welterweights, MacGrath failed to make weight)

Round 1- Garcia landed a big right hook that dropped Matt MacGrath then pounced on him with a flurry of punches that rendered MacGrath unconscious.

Alex Garcia def. Matt MacGrath via KO (punch) at 0:34 in Round 1

(bit late lol)

Slowly creeping up to .500 again...I'm 3-4 now after starting out 1-4

Mike Ricci (6-1) v. Daron Cruickshank (8-2) (for Ringside LW title)

Round 1- Ricci looked for a takedown early in the round and pushed Cruickshank against the cage. Cruickshank defended the takedown and the fighters exchanged knees to the body while clinched against the fence. The fighters separated and exchanged kicks to the body and Ricci charged in for a takedown. Ricci scored the takedown but Cruickshank got back to his feet. Cruickshank landed a kick and knee to the head of Ricci but Ricci replied with a stiff kick to the body. Cruickshank landed a good left hand but Ricci struck back with a punch of his own. We score Round 1 for Daron Cruickshank: 10-9

Cruickshank by late tko.

* Edited at 10.21.2011, 11:04 PM ET *

Round 2- Cruickshank landed two solid side-kicks to the body of Ricci early in the round. Ricci scored a body kick of his own and a good right hand but Cruickshank replied with some solid punches and a takedown. Ricci quickly got back to his feet and landed a body kick and a takedown. Ricci was unable to do much damage and ended the round inside Cruickshank’s guard. We score Round 2 for Daron Cruickshank: 10-9

Round 3- Daron Cruickshank landed a solid elbow, right hand and body kick to Ricci in the first 2 minutes of the round. Cruickshank landed a solid knee to the abdomen of Ricci and solid punches. Ricci scored a solid body kick and Cruickshank responded with a flying knee to the body. Ricci went for a takedown but Cruickshank reversed it and tossed him into the fence. Ricci got to his feet and Cruickshank scored a knee to the face. Ricci scored a takedown but Cruickshank was instantly back to his feet. We scored Round 3 for Daron Cruickshank: 10-9

Round 4- Cruickshank and Ricci exchanged body kicks in the fourth round. Cruickshank landed a two-punch combination followed by a head kick. Cruickshank landed a low-blow kick to Ricci that caused a momentary stoppage in the fight. Ricci landed a solid right hook but Cruickshank fought back with a good leg kick and some punches to the head. Cruickshank attempted a takedown and was stuffed and clinched Cruickshank against the fence as the round came to an end. We score Round 4 for Mike Ricci: 10-9

Round 5- Ricci scored a double-leg takedown in the first 90 seconds of the final round. Ricci sat on Cruickshank in a reverse-mount and landed some punches to the body. Cruickshank was able to put Ricci in his guard and looked for a triangle choke but Ricci escaped and they both got back to their feet. Cruickshank clinched Ricci against the cage and landed some solid punches. Ricci pushed away and scored another takedown to land in Cruickshank’s guard. Ricci landed some decent ground and pound from inside Cruichank’s guard as the fight came to a close. We score Round 5 for Mike Ricci: 10-9

Daron Cruickshank def. Mike Ricci via unanimous decision to become the new Ringside Lightweight champion (48-47, 48-47, 49-46)

* Edited at 10.21.2011, 11:27 PM ET *

Mitch Gagnon (7-1) v. David “Bo” Harris (6-2-1) (catch-weight 136 lbs.)

Round 1- David Harris landed a head kick that rocked Gagnon backwards but Gagnon struck back with a leg kick that stumbled Harris. Gagnon continued to land leg kicks and attempted a guillotine when Harris shot in for a takedown. Gagnon held on tight and was able to secure the choke to finish the fight.

Mitch Gagnon def. David “Bo” Harris via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:09  in Round 1