JAKARTA, Indonesia — In front of a packed Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan, Aurora Gaming PH delivered a calm yet ruthless performance to defeat Indonesia’s Alter Ego and capture the M7 World Championship title. Against the odds and the home crowd’s momentum, the Filipino squad proved superior in preparation, execution, and composure.
The victory extended a remarkable trend, marking the sixth consecutive M-series championship won by teams from MPL Philippines, further underlining the region’s dominance in global Mobile Legends: Bang Bang competition.
Aurora Gaming PH’s road to the M7 grand finals
Alter Ego entered the grand finals as the crowd favorite after eliminating strong contenders in the knockout rounds. Many analysts believed the prevailing meta favored the Indonesian side’s aggressive style. However, Aurora Gaming PH arrived with a different advantage—time and information.
By advancing through the upper bracket, the team gained valuable rest and a clear read on Alter Ego’s drafting tendencies and in-game habits. Rather than engaging in reckless early skirmishes, the Filipinos chose a controlled approach built around vision, objective timing, and efficient rotations.
Grand finals recap: Control from start to finish
The championship series quickly turned one-sided as the Filipino representatives dictated the pace in every game.
Aurora Gaming PH – Grand Finals Match Summary
| Game | Duration | Key Highlight | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | ~15 minutes | Early objectives and clean rotations by Aurora Gaming PH | Win |
| Game 2 | ~16 minutes | Draft control and map dominance from Aurora Gaming PH | Win |
| Game 3 | <11 minutes | One-sided domination by Aurora Gaming PH | Win |
| Game 4 | ~14 minutes | Decisive wipeout and base break by Aurora Gaming PH | Win |
From the opening match, the eventual champions consistently neutralized Alter Ego’s aggression, turning overextensions into decisive advantages.
Why Aurora Gaming was tactically superior
The championship run was defined not by flashy mechanics, but by elite fundamentals. The team showed exceptional discipline in draft execution and macro play, rarely taking unnecessary risks.
Key factors behind the title run:
- Strong draft preparation based on opponent analysis
- Objective-focused gameplay over forced team fights
- Excellent map awareness and vision control
- Calm decision-making under intense crowd pressure
Head coach Aniel “Master the Basics” Jiandani explained how Aurora Gaming PH stayed sharp despite the upper-bracket advantage:
“We made sure Aurora Gaming didn’t relax after securing the upper bracket. The team stayed focused, and we were able to predict what Alter Ego would do based on their lower-bracket games.”
Aurora Gaming PH players make history
The M7 triumph also carried historic significance for several players, further strengthening their championship legacy.
Notable player milestones
| Player | Historic Milestone |
|---|---|
| Edward “Edward” Dapadap | Became the 4th player ever with two M-series titles |
| Jonard “Demonkite” Caranto | Added M7 to titles won with previous teams |
| Dylan “Light” Catipon | Completed another world championship with Aurora Gaming PH |
Their experience and composure were vital to ensuring Aurora Gaming never lost control of the finals.
M-Series champions leading up to Aurora Gaming
| M-Series | Champion | Host Country |
|---|---|---|
| M2 | Bren Esports | Singapore |
| M3 | Blacklist International | Singapore |
| M4 | ECHO | Indonesia |
| M5 | AP Bren | Philippines |
| M6 | Fnatic ONIC Philippines | Malaysia |
| M7 | Aurora Gaming | Indonesia |
With Aurora Gaming PH now joining this elite list, the Philippines’ dominance shows no signs of slowing down.
Aurora Gaming PH seals its legacy at M7
With this victory, Aurora Gaming PH joins a prestigious list of Filipino champions who have defined the modern M-series era. From Bren Esports’ breakthrough at M2 to Fnatic ONIC Philippines’ perfect run at M6, the Philippines continues to set the standard—and this latest triumph only strengthens that legacy.
In the heart of Jakarta, under immense pressure, Aurora Gaming didn’t just win a championship—it delivered a statement performance that reaffirmed Philippine dominance on the world stage.
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FAQs – M7 World Championship
1.Who won the M7 World Championship in Indonesia?
The title was claimed by Aurora Gaming PH after a dominant grand finals performance.
2.Who was defeated in the grand finals match?
The champions defeated Indonesia’s home favorites, Alter Ego, on the biggest stage of the tournament.
3.Where was the M7 World Championship held?
The event took place at the Tennis Indoor Stadium Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia.
4.Why was this M7 victory considered historic?
It continued the Philippines’ streak of producing M-series champions and showcased elite tactical play.