Dota 2: Bob steals the spotlight at Asia Pacific Predator League

John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

ABS-CBN News

<div><img src="https://od2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com/api/upload-raw/20250115140144/22301ad6-5cc7-42ee-ab43-66bf4d2b2830.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"/></div><p>KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Mark Anthony &quot;Bob&quot; Urbina stole the spotlight at the Asia Pacific Predator League, gaining Intel MVP honors in the Dota 2 event held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) last Sunday.</p><p>Bob took charge in Myth Avenue Gaming&#x27;s (MAG) conquest of the Predator Shield alongside fellow Pinoy James &quot;Erice&quot; Guerra.</p><p>The 24-year-old standout could not hide his happiness as he was crowned the best player in the tournament by tech giant Acer.</p><p>&quot;Siyempre, masaya kasi parang dalawang Predator (League), 2nd place kami nung Execration pa ako. Tapos ngayon nag-champion tapos MVP pa kaya &#x27;yun, masaya,&quot; he told Philippine media during the event.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/esports/2025/1/12/malaysian-esports-legend-mushi-gets-honest-on-status-of-sea-dota-2-2332"><strong>READ: Malaysian esports legend Mushi gets honest on status of SEA Dota 2<br/></strong></a></div><p>It did not come to them the slightest that MAG would win it all, as they were losing scrims against other teams, Bob shared.</p><p>&quot;&#x27;Di rin namin ine-expect na magcha-champion kami kasi &#x27;yung mga scrims namin, practice namin puro kami talo,&quot; he said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2025/1/12/-grateful-sandara-park-performs-in-malaysia-as-a-solo-artist-for-the-first-time-2305"><strong>READ: &#x27;Grateful&#x27; Sandara Park performs in Malaysia as a solo artist for the first time<br/></strong></a></div><p>But his almost clean 9-1-14 kill-death-assist performance on Puck in Game 1, and a decent 7-3-10 outing on the Pangolier helped the Malaysian squad defend home turf--although that run allowed him to shine among all players.</p><p>Notably, it was also Bob&#x27;s crew which ousted Pinoy team Ivory during the semifinals.</p><p>In an earlier interview with ABS-CBN News, Bob shared that he wanted to be the best mid-laner in the world.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/esports/2025/1/11/bob-shares-ultimate-dream-for-2025-to-be-the-best-mid-laner-in-dota-2-1509"><strong>READ: Bob shares ultimate dream for 2025: To be the best mid-laner in Dota 2<br/></strong></a></div><p>Although the journey is still far, this puts the Filipino pride closer to that dream.</p><p>Meanwhile, Erice was also elated as he lifted the Predator Shield. Both also expressed desire in staying with MAG for future qualifiers.</p><p>&quot;Sobrang saya, tsaka makakatulong &#x27;to para sa mga susunod naming mga laro. Tsaka sobrang gandang experience,&quot; said Erice.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABTGKZCrgM1oImY-&amp;activation=click&amp;vip_mode=playing&amp;vip_position=bottom-right"></script>

<p>Mark Anthony "Bob" Urbina stole the spotlight at the Asia Pacific Predator League, gaining Intel MVP honors in the Dota 2 event held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) last Sunday.</p>

Mark Anthony "Bob" Urbina stole the spotlight at the Asia Pacific Predator League, gaining Intel MVP honors in the Dota 2 event held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) last Sunday.

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Dota 2: Bob steals the spotlight at Asia Pacific Predator League, wins MVP award

Dota 2: Bob steals the spotlight at Asia Pacific Predator League, wins MVP award

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published Jan 15, 2025 10:56 PM PHT

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