Push Admin

Dota 2: TNC Predator wins APAC Predator League Grand Final

Article (news)

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA—After failing to qualify for the One Esports Singapore Major, TNC Predator bounced back by outplaying OB.Neon to win an all-Filipino tussle at Asia-Pacific (APAC) Predator League Grand Final 2-0 Sunday.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="www.facebook.com/PredatorGamingPhilippines/photos/a.590200744487334/1839637476210315/" data-width="auto"> </div><p>After defeating two teams in the winners’ bracket, TNC Predator was thrown into the lower bracket after losing to OB.Neon (also known as Neon Esports) in the semifinals.</p><p>However, TNC still proved to be a powerhouse in the Southeast Asian region after a clean lower bracket run, defeating Galaxy Racer, Reckoning Esports, and Boom Esports to reach the grand finals.</p><p>They handed OB.Neon its first loss of the tournament behind Kim &quot;Gabbi&quot; Villafuerte’s carry Io in the first game of the finals.</p><p>OB.Neon, one of the breakout teams of the recently concluded Singapore Major, of course, tried to push back TNC.</p><p>Continuing his heroics from the Singapore Major, Neon’s Erin Jasper &quot;Yopaj&quot; Ferrer stole the Aegis of the Immortal from TNC, an item that allows their hero to resurrect after dying.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="www.facebook.com/NeonEsportsOfficial/videos/886654662179464" data-width="auto"> </div><p>However, gaining 21,000 gold to win the first game, TNC’s Gabbi was too much to handle, alongside Armel “Armel” Tabios’ alacrity-powered Invoker. The good game was called after killing Neon’s Gyrocopter in the middle lane.</p><p>It was all Gabbi in the second game after his Queen of Pain secured 20 of TNC’s 37 kills for the whole team. He also achieved a rampage for himself, killing all Neon heroes in the topmost part of the map in the 25 minute mark. </p><p>TNC clinched the tournament-sealing good game in just less than 29 minutes after Neon failed to set a battle in their favor.</p><p>Neon again featured its carry player John Anthony &quot;Natsumi-&quot; Vargas after missing the first major of the Dota 2 Pro Circuit.</p><p>Despite TNC winning the title, it was Yopaj who won the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of the Dota 2 tournament. After his exemplary performance in the Singapore Major, Yopaj remains to be a crowd favorite after gaining the MVP vote of the esports community.</p><div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="www.facebook.com/PredatorGamingPhilippines/photos/a.590200744487334/1839801859527210/" data-width="auto"> </div><p>Jakarta hosted the first APAC Predator League Finals, with Predator, the gaming division of Taiwanese computer giant Acer staged it in 2018.</p><p>The organizers canceled the physical attendance of the event this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>TNC also won the APAC Predator title in 2019, securing $75,000 in prize money.</p><p>The events were streamed online on Predator’s Facebook and Twitch pages, as Filipino Dota 2 fans relished the all-Filipino grand finals of the APAC Predator League.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/29/21/esports-ph-to-host-2021-asia-pacific-predator-e-sports-league-grand-finals">Esports: PH to host 2021 Asia-Pacific Predator E-Sports League grand finals</a></li></ul><p>APAC Predator League 2020/21 Grand Final also featured the famous battle royale game PlayerUnknown&#x27;s Battlegrounds (PUBG) as an event. Eagle 365, an Indonesian PUBG team, won the title.<br/><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></p><div class="fb-post" data-href="www.facebook.com/PredatorGamingPhilippines/photos/a.590200744487334/1839244612916268/" data-width="auto"> </div><div><strong>TNC Predator roster:</strong></div><ul>	<li>Kim &quot;Gabbi&quot; Villafuerte</li>	<li>Armel Paul &quot;Armel&quot; Tabios</li>	<li>Jun &quot;Bok&quot; Kanehara</li>	<li>Timothy &quot;Tims&quot; Randrup</li>	<li>Marvin &quot;Boomy&quot; Rushton</li></ul><div><strong>OB.Neon roster:</strong></div><ul>	<li>John Anthony &quot;Natsumi-&quot; Vargas</li>	<li>Erin Jasper &quot;Yopaj&quot; Ferrer</li>	<li>Prieme Ejay &quot;PlayHard&quot; Maque</li>	<li>Rolen Andrei Gabriel &quot;skem&quot; Ong</li>	<li>Jaunuel &quot;Jaunuel&quot; Arcilla</li></ul>

<p>TNC Predator outplayed OB.Neon to win an all-Filipino tussle at Asia-Pacific (APAC) Predator League Grand Final 2-0 Sunday.</p>

TNC Predator outplayed OB.Neon to win an all-Filipino tussle at Asia-Pacific (APAC) Predator League Grand Final 2-0 Sunday.

Dota 2: TNC Predator wins APAC Predator League Grand Final

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

Sports

Dota 2: TNC Predator wins APAC Predator League Grand Final

Kennedy Caacbay,

ABS-CBN News

Published Apr 12, 2021 06:02 AM PHT

Read More:

Dota 2

esports

PUBG

TNC Predator

Neon Esports

gaming

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.