After RORA Loss, Indo Asks: Is PH Dominance Declining?
Team Liquid Indonesia just ended Aurora’s M6 World Championship journey, putting into question the state of Philippine dominance in MLBB esports.
Coach MTB of Aurora offered candid insights into their defeat and the shifting landscape of competitive Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. Despite the loss, he maintains respect for the evolving strength of international teams, dismissing the notion of declining Philippine dominance.
During the post-match conference with Aurora, Indonesian media asked the team whether they think Philippine dominance in MLBB esports has decreased because of their early exit in the hands of Indonesia’s TLID.
“I don’t think it decreased. I think every region has stepped up to make the tournament more competitive,” said Coach Master the Basics.
For the first time since M1, only one Filipino team advanced to the M-Series World Championship playoffs, raising questions about the country’s competitive standing.
However, Coach MTB believes this is less about a decline and more about global growth.
“Every team in every region has stepped up. Everyone can really fight against each other now,” he said, reflecting a broader competitive balance in Mobile Legends.
A Crucial Turning Point
When asked about the pivotal moments that shifted the series against them, Coach MTB pointed to tactical missteps.
“The turning point was when they were able to take advantage of our mistakes. The first game, it was the red buff, and in the second game, it was the second tower in the bottom when they teleported using Luo Yi,” he explained. Aurora’s inability to recover from these key errors ultimately sealed their fate.
What could Aurora have done differently? “Nothing,” says MTB
Despite TLID’s strong performance, MTB dismissed any notion of surprise, affirming that they were the same formidable team Aurora prepared for.
“No, I think they are still the Liquid ID that we know. They are just a better team than us tonight, that’s why they won,” he said, recognizing TLID’s execution on the night.
When asked what Aurora could have done differently, MTB expressed confidence in their preparation and effort.
“I am not really sure of what to do because we really prepared for this match. All the players did their best; I don’t think there was anything we could have changed to reverse the result of the match,” he said. His words highlighted the unpredictability of competitive play, where even the best-laid plans can falter.