“@iambrenchong (Bren Chong) congratulations on making history!” added ex-Barangay Ginebra stalwart.
Bren pulled off a thrilling 4-3 victory over Burmese Ghouls of Myanmar in the grand finals that went down the wire to win the country’s first world title in Moonton’s popular mobile MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) game.
The black and yellow squad also took home the $140,000 (over P6.7 million) lion’s share of the prize pool.
Located in Makati, the Bren HQ features spacious common area, events and gaming areas, sleeping quarters and gym open for 24 hours, among others.
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What started as a save-the-day campaign for Bren Esports after being kicked down to the lower bracket by the Burmese Ghouls turned into a historic milestone as the Pinoy squad emerged on top of the 2020
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M2 World Championship Sunday night at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore.
What made victory even sweeter? The Burmese Ghouls were the same team that they faced off in the grand finals.
The reigning Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League - Philippines champions’ lower bracket run was anything but easy. They were pushed right to the edge of elimination twice: first, during their best-of-three series versus MPL-MY/SG champions Todak, then again while trying to avenge both the elimination of fellow Pinoy team Omega Esports and the drubbing they received at the hands of Indonesia s Alter Ego in a previous tilt.
PH’s Bren Esports captures Mobile Legends world title
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) Bren Esports bagged the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M2 World Championship title after edging out Burmese Ghouls, 4-3, in a best-of-seven thriller Sunday in Singapore.
The Filipino squad was up 2-0 early, but their Myanmar counterparts rallied and won the next three games to take the upper hand.
Facing defeat, Bren banked on experience to force the rubber match and steal the victory.
Bren’s KarlTzy was named Finals Most Valuable Player.
Prior the title showdown, Bren eliminated Indonesia’s RRQ Hoshi, 3-1, to arrange the matchup against the Burmese Ghouls.
After reigning over the game’s pro scene in the Philippines, they now stand atop the world — but the road to becoming world champions was far from easy for Bren Esports.