LOOK: Sibol’s MLBB Combine Is Straight-Up Terrifying for Other Regions

It’s official: if you’re dreaming of a Sibol jersey, you better be ready to fight like your life depends on it.

On Monday, April 28, Sibol hosted its much-anticipated MLBB Combine, drawing in a murderers’ row of talent so stacked it might as well be illegal. These aren’t just any hopefuls — we’re talking world champions, MPL kings, and gods of the Land of Dawn who’ve already tattooed their names in esports history. Imagine walking into a room and realizing half the people there have already won championships — plural. That’s the level of scary we’re dealing with.

The MLBB Combine, well, combines talents from the Philippines’ strongest MLBB teams: Team Liquid Philippines, Team Falcons, and ONIC Philippines. The Combine could have included more players from other Philippine powerhouses such as Aurora, but circumstances did not allow it.

The photos say it all. Faces you’ve screamed for in packed arenas, players whose highlight reels have been etched into every Filipino gamer’s memory, now sitting side-by-side as com. The vibe? Calm. Professional. Absolutely lethal.

A combine is a tryout event where athletes and players are evaluated through drills, scrimmages, and tests to assess their skills, teamwork, and potential. It’s like a high-stakes audition: Sibol’s managers watch closely to decide who makes the cut for the national team. In traditional sports, combines are common for drafting new talent; in esports, they help national teams like Sibol choose the best players to represent the country in international competitions.

The final lineup isn’t set yet, but one thing’s clear: whoever wears that Sibol badge at the next international MLBB tourney isn’t just going to represent the Philippines — they’re going to terrify the competition.

Buckle up. The monster factory is only just getting started.