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Miguel Mosquera lands a punch on Angelito MangurayPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Andrew Benibe after winning the URCC bantamweight titlePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Andrew Benibe attempts a triangle chokePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Onyok Transmonte throws a spinning kick at Andrew BenibePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Andrew Benibe lands a body shot to Onyok TransmontePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Onyok Transmonte throws a punch while Andrew Benibe was on the floorPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Andrew Benibe vs. Onyok TransmontePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Onyok Transmonte throws a kick at BenibePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Andrew Benibe taking on Onyok TransmontePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Andrew Benibe lands an elbow to Onyok Transmonte's headPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Caloy Baduria throws a jab at Mark PalomarPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Caloy Baduria ducks under a right hook from Mark PalomarPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Mark Palomar knocks down Caloy Baduria earlyPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Mark Palomar taking on Caloy BaduriaPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Mark Palomar throws a kick at Caloy BaduriaPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Caloy Baduria throws a body punch against Mark PalomarPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Caloy Baduria lands a punch that hurts his opponentPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Caloy Baduria throws a body punch against Mark PalomarPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Caloy Baduria goes for the finishPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Angelito Manguray defends a chokePhoto by Anton Tabuena
Angelito Manguray eats and upkickPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Miguel Mosquera lands an elbow to Angelito MangurayPhoto by Anton Tabuena
47-year-old dentist, Angelito Manguray uses some rubber guard to land elbows from the bottomPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Following their bout, Miguel Mosquera and Angelito Manguray bow to each other as a sign of respectPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Alvin RamirezPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Alvin Ramirez throws a kickPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Alvin Ramirez throws a kickPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Alvin Ramirez celebrates after scoring a TKO victoryPhoto by Anton Tabuena
Hideo Morikawa following his win over Ryan JakiriPhoto by Nicole Sarmiento
URCC founder Alvin AguilarPhoto by Anton Tabuena
URCC commentatorPhoto by Anton Tabuena
URCC's first major event in the cagePhoto by Anton Tabuena
URCC Ring GirlPhoto by Anton Tabuena
The URCC, one of Asia's longest running promotions, hosted their 25th major event on Thursday night in Manila. In the main event, Andrew Benibe defeated Reysaldo Transmonte during the waning seconds of the 5th and final round of their title clash.
With the victory, Benibe erased a previous split decision loss to Transmonte, and claimed the URCC bantamweight title in the process. Following the fight, he called out UFC vet Dave Galera who had earlier vacated that very belt when he left the promotion.
Also on the card, former 2 division URCC champ Calor Baduria scored a spectacular come from behind knockout win, fan favorite Alvin Ramirez put on a show and won in 2 rounds, and Chris Hofmann scored a one punch knockout that left his opponent out cold.
Reydon Romero was slated to defend his URCC featherweight crown on this card, but according to promoters, 'Red' suffered an injury that forced a last minute cancellation of the bout. The event will be broadcasted at GMA 7 in the Philippines on October 26 at 10:40pm local time.
URCC 25: Takeover Results October 23, 2014 – SM MOA Arena, Philippines
Andrew Benibe def. Reysaldo Transmonte by TKO (Punches), R5 4:36 Caloy Baduria def. Mark Palomar by TKO (Punches), R1 3:59 Chris Hofmann def. Nickson Kola by KO (Punch), R1 1:00 Miguel Mosquera def. Angelito Manguray by Decision (Unanimous) Alvin Ramirez def. Jessie Paul Del Valle by TKO (Punches), R2 1:36 Hideo Morikawa def. Ryan Jakiri by TKO (Elbows), R2 1:24 Drex Zamboanga def. Joseph Mercado by Decision (Unanimous) Alvin Solinap def. Arnel Lomibao by Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R2 1:48 Carlo Laurel def. Ric Myler Empil by Submission (Triangle Choke), R1 0:48