The first Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League in Singapore (MPL Singapore) has concluded with with team EVOS SG wining the grand prize of S$30,000 in cash.
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| Source: Singtel. EVOS SG wins the inaugural MPL Singapore. |
The final playoffs, held at e-sports training facility The Gym and cheered on live by an online audience, was conducted in a best-of-five format that saw EVOS SG dominating with a 3-0 victory over RSG SG. The win was amplified by Chong “Soul” Ru Chyi’s re-emergence as a player from his previous role as the team’s coach.
“We’re delighted to win the first MPL Singapore! It has been a long ride for us from new players to a whole new team,” said Matthew Chan, Manager of EVOS SG.
“But no matter what changes, we always play as one and we always aim to win for EVOS, and for our boss Ivan. #MPLisBlue. EVOS SG has always been one family and that’s how we did it. Whenever any of us is having a bad game, the rest of us will step up and finish the job. To all our fans, local and overseas, your support plays a big part in our success and we will strive to deliver more trophies to come!”
EVOS SG and RSG SG will advance to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup that commences online on 8 June.
Additionally, Pokemon from EVOS SG was crowned the Playoffs Most Valuable Player (MVP), alongside with his team mate Andrew “Potato” Lim who was recognised as the Regular Season MVP. Long “Girl” Shih Kiat of EVOS SG received the Best Tournament Rookie title. These awards were presented to recognise exemplary individual performance and aptitude.
“I’m really happy to have won this award and been given a chance to play at the inaugural MPL Singapore! I’ve picked up a lot of useful tips and improved my skills, learning from some of my more seasoned peers in the game. I hope that there will be more MPL Singapore tournaments in the future to provide more exposure to players like me who are competing at such a high level for the first time. Skills can win you the match, but attitude can win you championships!” said Long.
MPL Singapore is jointly presented by Singtel’s PVP Esports and global video game company MOONTON. It is powered by Singtel. PVP Esports is ASEAN’s first multi-game, multi-country e-sports platform.
