The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) World Championship M6 reached its thrilling climax on Sunday, December 15, 2024, with FNOP (Fnatic Onic Philippines) emerging as the champions. FNOP's M6 Champion after defeating TLID (Team Liquid Indonesia) in a convincing 4-1 victory in the grand final, further extending the Philippines' dominance on the international MLBB stage.

FNOP's Journey to the Title

From the start of the tournament, FNOP displayed exceptional form. Consistent and relentless, they proved to be one of the strongest teams, alongside SRG (Selangor Red Giants) and TLID. The grand final was an intense battle, particularly in the first three games.

FNOP led 2-0 before TLID managed to claim game three, reigniting hopes for their supporters. However, FNOP swiftly shut down TLID’s momentum. With solid strategies and outstanding individual performances, FNOP closed out the series 4-1 to lift the M6 trophy.

TLID's Remarkable Journey

TLID started the grand final from the lower bracket after their earlier loss to FNOP. Despite this setback, they bounced back by defeating SRG in the lower bracket final, earning a rematch with FNOP in the grand final. Unfortunately, their performance fell short, and they were unable to overcome FNOP. Despite finishing as runners-up, TLID's journey was a remarkable achievement, marking them as one of Indonesia’s best-ever M-Series teams.

Continued Dominance of the Philippines in MLBB

FNOP's victory cements the Philippines' dominance in the Mobile Legends World Championship. This marks the fifth time a Filipino team has claimed the title, continuing a golden tradition that began with M2.

List of MLBB World Championship Titles by Philippine Teams:

• Bren Esports (M2): In M2, Bren Esports made history as the first Filipino team to win the World Championship, defeating Burmese Ghouls in the grand final.
• Blacklist International (M3): Blacklist’s win in M3, fueled by their unique "Ube Strat" strategy, saw them triumph over ONIC PH in an all-Filipino final.
• ECHO (M4): ECHO continued the Philippines' reign in M4, outplaying Blacklist International in the grand final with their aggressive playstyle.
• AP.Bren (M5): AP.Bren showcased the depth of Filipino talent in M5, blending youthful skill with seasoned experience to claim the title.
• FNOP (M6): FNOP now joins the ranks of legendary Filipino teams, defeating TLID in the grand final to win the M6 title.

With five world championships in six M-Series editions, the Philippines has firmly established itself as the nation with the most M-Series world titles. Their success serves as a model for sustainable esports ecosystems.

Looking Ahead to M7: Indonesia's Opportunity to Rise

The official announcement from Moonton revealed that the M7 World Championship will take place in Indonesia in January 2026. As the host nation, Indonesia has a golden opportunity to rise to the challenge and potentially break the Philippines' dominance.

The victory of FNOP in M6 has reinforced the Philippines’ position as the reigning powerhouse of the MLBB esports scene. However, with M7 just around the corner, all eyes are now on Indonesia’s preparations to challenge the supremacy of the Philippines. Will they be able to dethrone the reigning champions in front of their home crowd? Time will tell.