ALMATY, 28 October – Team Spirit has once again proven their dominance by successfully defending their title at the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Continental Championship (MCC) Season 4, overcoming Team Insilio 4-2 in a thrilling Grand Final to claim back-to-back MCC championships. They also took home USD 13,000 of the tournament's USD 40,000 prize pool. As the runner-up, Team Insilio will proudly represent the Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) region with a Wild Card slot at the upcoming M6 World Championship.
The MCC Season 4 was marked by unforgettable performances and fierce competition. Team Spirit, the defending champions from MCC Season 3, needed to navigate the Lower Bracket and stage an epic #Comeback after a surprising 1-2 loss against Team Dark Phoenix at the Upper Bracket Semifinal. At the Lower Bracket Final, Dark Phoenix once again looked strong and clinched the first win through disciplined play and a successful Lord contest. But history was not about to repeat itself, as Team Spirit quickly regained their footing and demonstrated consistently strong teamfights and macro decision-making, winning the next three games in a row to secure a 3-1 victory and advance to the Grand Final.
In the championship title match against Team Insilio, Team Spirit was able to claim the first two games despite being behind in the early and mid game in both matches, showcasing their defensive teamfighting prowess and ability to handle pressure. However, Team Insilio fought back valiantly in the third game, claiming a one-sided victory through a surprise Benedetta jungle pick which dominated the game. Both teams continued to trade wins in the next two games, bringing it to match point with a 3-2 lead for Team Spirit. In a hard-fought sixth game, Team Spirit finally broke through Insilio’s defenses to clinch the MCC S4 championship title with a final score of 4-2, solidifying their position as one of the strongest teams in the MLBB esports circuit.
"This victory shows that EECA has talent that can hold its own on the global stage. As someone who's worked hard to put Eastern Europe and Central Asia players on the MLBB map, I know that Team Spirit’s back-to-back MCC championships will spark belief and pride in our community. I look forward to facing off against the world's best at M6," said Team Spirit EXP Laner, Mathaios Panagiotis "Kidbomba" Chatzilakos, whose standout performance at last year's M5 World Championship captured the hearts of viewers worldwide. Together with teammates Mathaios “Kid Bomba” Panagiotis Chatzilakos, Alexander “ONESHOT” Sharkov, Kemiran “Sunset Lover” Kochkarov, Pak “Hiko” Anton and Stanislav “SAWO” Reshnyak, they will embarking on their biggest challenge yet at the M6 World Championship.
As MCC Season 4 champions, Team Spirit will compete at the highest level with top-tier teams from around the globe. Team Insilio will enter the Wild Card stage, representing EECA with the hope of securing a place on the Main Stage. The M Series is a world-class, globalised championship that represents the pinnacle of competitive MLBB gaming. The sixth edition will be hosted in Malaysia, commencing with the Wild Card Stage on 21 November, where eight teams will compete for a single slot on the Main Stage. The Main Stage will bring together the world's strongest 16 MLBB teams – including the Wild Card winner – to compete for a USD 1 million prize pool.
MCC S4 has set a new standard for competitive MLBB in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, with the Almaty event drawing thousands fans and players, both offline and online. This season’s high-stakes matchups have showcased the best of EECA’s esports talent, creating an unforgettable tournament experience for viewers worldwide.
