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Maycam Evolve were also the first to be eliminated while KeepBest Gaming survive for another day.
The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) M6 World Championship Swiss Stage's third day pushed the teams' performance into overdrive as the first set of Advancement and Elimination Matches took place. KeepBest Gaming and Maycam Evolve opened the day while RRQ Hoshi and Twisted Minds offered a delectable dessert for fans worldwide to close things out.
Here are the results of the third day of the M6 World Championship Swiss Stage:
After disappointing 0-2 results from the previous two days, both KeepBest Gaming and Maycam Evolve were pit in an Elimination Match to open the third day of the Swiss Stage. China's best had to stop the evolution of LATAM's champions to prolong their stay on the Swiss Stage, and vice versa.
In the first game, the Chinese representatives didn't pull any more stops as they exerted their best performance, with Shen “LMU” Yuan stepping up to be the team's playmaker. His almost flawless performance with Vexana became the key to KBG's victory in game one.
In the second game, Maycam Evolve adapted to KeepBest Gaming's performance with a hyper-aggressive strategy using the Hylos and Alpha duo. However, when BeLexi's Bruno came online in the mid-game, the tide turned in favour of KeepBest Gaming as their Gold Laner just dominated the game, supported by Damasco “Tracy” Danielle's Khaleed and Lmu's Aurora. And thus, Maycam Evolve became the first team to be eliminated from the competition.
NIP Flash met with the champion of Türkiye in the second series of the day. S2G Esports looked to bounce back after getting destroyed by BloodThirstyKings on the second day, while NIP Flash looked to keep their momentum after their victory against Aurora Gaming. With no Suyou for either of the teams, Jaymark Aaron “Hadess” Lazaro's Ling struck fear all around the map.
The assassin makes quick work of Bruno with his high damage potential. With S2G Gaming's key to victory neutralized, NIP Flash ended the game within 15 minutes to set themselves up for a qualifying match in round four of the Swiss Stage.
The third series of the day saw hometown favourites Selangor Red Giants (SRG) take on Falcon Esports. The Malaysian Giants' Golden Road was tested once more by the Cambodian squad after successfully escaping from ULFHEDNAR in day two. The MLBB Professional League (MPL) Malaysia Season 14 champions looked comfortable as they secured the victory in the early to mid-game.
However, one mistake was all it took for Falcon Esports to steal the victory away, as they picked off Vincent “Innocent” Banal's Granger with Joy. One thing led to another: SRG's members got struck down one by one until Falcon Esports swiftly ended the game with only one minion wave to throw their opponents into an Elimination Match in round four.
The final series for the day was a qualification match between MENA's finest and the kings seeking redemption on the biggest stage of MLBB esports. While everybody already saw how fearsome the rejuvenated kings were in the M6 World Championship, Twisted Minds seemed to miss the memo as they shocked the world with their resilience. RRQ Hoshi faced difficulties controlling the map as the MENA representatives used Chip to counter their lineup. One mistake opened up RRQ Hoshi's base, and a swift siege ended the first game with a victory for Twisted Minds.
The loss seemed to open the kings' eyes as in both the second and third games; Twisted Minds were controlled non-stop all around the map. It was not only a victory from RRQ Hoshi but a clinic as they dominated their opposition without mercy. When everybody expected Schevenko David “Skylar” Tendean to be the brightest star, Arthur “Sutsujin” Sunarkho grabbed the spotlight with his Suyou, ripping the MENA champions apart. And so, RRQ Hoshi became the first team to qualify for the Knockout Stage.
The M6 World Championship continues with day four of the Swiss Stage. One more team will be eliminated, while another qualified for the Knockouts Stage. Meanwhile, the two best of one will colour the competition between those two. Here is the draw for the fourth day of the Swiss Stage:
- High Seeds (2-0):
- Twisted Minds 1-2 RRQ Hoshi
- BloodThirstyKings Vs Fnatic ONIC PH
- Mid Seeds (1-1):
- S2G Esports 0-1 NIP Flash
- Falcon Esports 0-1 Selangor Red Giants
- Team Vamos Vs CFU Gaming
- Team Liquid ID Vs Team Spirit
- Low Seeds (0-2):
- KeepBest Gaming 2-0 Maycam Evolve
- Aurora Gaming Vs ULFHEDNAR
Who will grab qualification, and who will be eliminated on the fourth day of the M6 World Championship?
The M6 World Championship will take place from November 21 to December 15 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and is split into three distinct phases: the Wildcard Stage from November 21 to 24, the Swiss Stage from November 28 to December 5, and the Knockout Stage from December 7 to 15.
Sixteen teams have qualified for the Swiss Stage after a gruelling Wildcard Stage. All participants will fight for their lives in the tournament, as only eight slots are open for the Knockout Stage. For everything you need to know about the M6 World Championship, check here.