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Beyond the Game: Get to Know Blacklist International
If you’re into multi-player online battle arena (MOBA) games, you know it takes skill, strategy, and teamwork to win—especially when you climb up the ranks and face stronger players.
Meet Blacklist International, one of the most dominant teams in the world of esports. This professional team has won global competitions, proving that Filipino talent can shine on the international stage.
Recently, Blacklist International refreshed its roster of players, bringing together a blend of seasoned champions and promising newcomers. Discover more about this exciting new lineup as they continue their journey to the top.
Learn About Their Accomplishments
Blacklist International is an esports organization in the Philippines, best known for its success in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB).
The team won three prestigious competitions: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines, 2021 M3 World Championship (in a decisive 4-0 sweep against ONIC PH), and MLBB 2021 SEA Games.
While Blacklist International is best known for Mobile Legends, they also compete in other games. This includes Dota 2 and Call of Duty: Mobile, where they secured six championship titles.
Meet the New Blacklist International Team
Blacklist International members include both championship veterans and rising stars.
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The Blacklist Mobile Legends roster is all about synergy. The new players have their own strengths, like aggressive play or map control. Meanwhile, veterans like Hadji and OHEB provide leadership and championship experience.
The team will be coached by Bon Chan, ESON, Super Kurt, and Bombi.
Hadji (Salic Alauya Imam)
Hadji helped the team win several local and international championships.
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Hadji played an instrumental role in the team’s MPL Philippines and Mobile Legends World championships. The veteran mid laner and roamer can read the game and make clutch calls during critical moments.
Though Hadji is soft-spoken and introverted off-screen, he’s a KDA (Kills, Deaths, Assists) machine. He even tied with KarlTzy for the most kills during MPL Philippines Season 6.
This winning combo of tactical and fighting skills earned him several Most Valuable Player (MVP) titles.
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His pro gamer tip: “Ipagpatuloy mo lang yung gusto mong makamit at ma-achieve. Kahit na may times na natatalo ka, ‘wag mawalan ng hope.”
OHEB (Kiel Calvin Q. Soriano)
Despite being only 20 years old, OHEB has participated in several championships and even won MVP.
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It’s not easy to be a gold laner: you push the lane, kill minions, and avoid opponent attacks. However, OHEB is Blacklist International’s proven damage-dealer. He uses powerful heroes and precise positioning to outmaneuver opponents and deliver double or triple kills.
OHEB shows how skill is what counts in esports. He didn’t plan to go pro; he just played for fun and consistently topped the leaderboards. Blacklist International noticed and recruited him, and the rest is history. Even in his rookie years, he won MVP and earned the nickname “Filipino Sniper.”
Watch one of his legendary matches and follow him on Facebook.
His pro gamer tip: In an interview with Yahoo Gaming SEA, OHEB told aspiring gamers: “Just enjoy the game. Don’t be toxic, just play it with your heart. When you become good at it, don’t stop.”
Dlar (Gerald Trinchera)
Dlar overcame personal and financial challenges to achieve his dream of being a professional gamer.
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EXP laners build experience early in the game, so they can later take the lead for team fights. Dlar excels in this role, picking powerful heroes who dominate the lane and secure an early advantage. His consistency and game sense earned him the nickname “The General.”
Dlar’s fearless gaming style reflects his drive to succeed. Growing up in a poor family, he often ate simple meals like rice with patis or fish crackers. To support them, he played games for others and used emulators on PisoNet computers when he didn’t have a phone.
Despite these challenges, Dlar achieved the prestigious Mythical Glory rank in Mobile Legends and became a gaming champion—proving skill and grit can overcome any limitation.
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His pro gamer tip: “Mag-grind lang nang mag-grind. Manood ng mga ginagawa ng mga pro player; marami kayong matututunan dun.”
MP the King (Michael Medrocillo Endino)
In previous tournaments, MP the King had 100% win rates with Lancelot and Roger—an indication of his mastery of many powerful heroes.
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As the primary jungler, MP the King is the engine that drives Blacklist’s aggressive strategies. His powerful hero pool, fast movements, and perfect timing help the team gain an edge early in the game.
The rising star also secured big wins in the MPL Cambodia championships and major tournaments like the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2024 and the M5 World Championship.
His pro gamer tip: “Magsasakripisyo ka talaga ng oras. Tapos sipag at tiyaga, at lalo na, disiplina.”
Lord JM (Jhon Marl Sebastian)
JM Sebastian played a pivotal role in Bigetron Alpha’s strong 4th-place finish at MPL Indonesia Season 13.
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On loan from Bigetron Alpha, JM is an EXP laner known for his ability to shift strategies based on the flow of the game. He has a deep understanding of hero matchups and when to engage in fights, which often creates opportunities for his team to gain an upper hand.
His pro gamer tip: “Magpursigi lang kayo hangga’t hindi n’yo nakukuha ang gusto n’yo. Kapag naman naabot n’yo na, ibigay n’yo na ang best n’yo.”
Marktzy (Mark Laurence Cabigting)
MarkTzy plays the role of jungler, responsible for controlling the map and ambushing enemy lanes.
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MarkTzy is a multi-role maestro who can play fighter, assassin, and support. His versatility lets him pick from a deep hero pool, which widens Blacklist’s strategic options. He’s also known for staying calm under pressure and making calculated plays during critical moments.
MarkTzy also excels in multi-tasking in real life, where he juggles his pro gaming career with his studies. Sometimes he’d sleep at 3 a.m. and then wake up two hours later to go to class.
His pro gamer tip: “Kailangan may sacrifice ka na gagawin. Kailangan committed ka sa ginagawa mo.”
Exort (Dexter Piedad Martinez)
Exort is known for staying cool and making clutch plays during pivotal moments.
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Exort, a mid laner, is celebrated for his deep hero pool and sharp decision-making. He thrives in high-stakes scenarios, often taking on playmaker roles that can turn the tide of a match.
Before joining Blacklist International, Exort played for RSG for four seasons and then Omega Esports in Season 13.
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His pro gamer tip: “Maging consistent kayo palagi sa rank games or tournaments at makikilala rin kayo ng mga tao sa MPL.”
Outplayed
Outplayed has won several awards for his stellar performance in previous seasons.
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Outplayed is a gold laner with an aggressive playing style. He takes advantage of early leads to apply pressure across the map, often forcing enemies to respond to his movements.
Outplayed also led his former teams, Liquid Echo and ECHO, to several MDL Mobile Legends Development League) championships. He won MVP, First Team Winner, and Team of the Season.
His pro gamer tip: “Maging passionate sa ginagawa [mo]. Kunyari gusto mo maging pro player, kailangan talaga mag-focus doon para makamit mo yung gusto mo. Kasi ‘pag may mga distraction, mahihirapan kang makuha yun.”
Kimpoy (Kim Dela Cruz)
Kimpoy was instrumental in Blacklist's second-place win in MPL Philippines Season 12.
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Kimpoy is a roamer known for his strategic gameplay and map control. He excels at disrupting enemy movements, gathering key information, and setting up plays.
Kimpoy was part of Blacklist International’s journey to second place in MPL Philippines Season 12. He also participated in the top-tier ONE Esports MPL Invitational 2023, where the team placed 5th-6th.
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His pro gamer tip: “Kailangan alam n’yo na talaga na mahal n’yo yung game, na hindi n’yo susukuan. Dapat masipag kayo sa paglalaro. Kailangan disiplina din.”
Perkz (John Sumawan)
Perkz’s ability to control the map helps create opportunities and prevents unexpected attacks from the opponent’s jungler.
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Perkz is a talented roamer known for his map control and ability to secure crucial information and create opportunities under pressure.
Previously, he was part of teams like RSG Philippines and Minana EVOS, where he showed his skills in key tournaments such as MPL Philippines and the Snapdragon Pro Series.
His pro gamer tip: “Maging open sila tsaka curious palagi na mag-improve kada araw.”
Blacklist International doesn’t just win games. They inspire a new generation of gamers to hone their skills and pursue their dreams.
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