Jordan Woodruff, a popular online video game streamer, was seen using a backlit keyboard in his home in Gilbert. In the Dota Elite League Season 2 in Lima, Peru, OG and Team Liquid showcased their dominance by advancing to the second group stage with perfect runs. OG managed to defeat HEROIC 2-1, while Team Liquid secured a 2-0 victory against Shopify Rebellion. Bolivian player Adrian “Wisper” Dobles stood out for OG with an impressive performance, while Sweden’s Michael “miCKe” Vu led Team Liquid to victory.
The initial group stage of the tournament follows the Swiss system, with all 16 teams competing in best-of-three matches. The top eight teams from this stage will move on to the second group stage, while the rest will be eliminated. The second phase will see the remaining eight teams participating in a round robin of best-of-two matches, determining the top four teams for the upper bracket playoffs and the lower four for the lower bracket playoffs.
The playoffs are set to take place from August 2-4, featuring a double-elimination format with best-of-three matches leading up to the best-of-five final. The champions will walk away with a prize pool of $240,000, while the runners-up will receive $120,000. In Friday’s matches, Cuyes Esports, Yellow Submarine, beastcoast, and 1win emerged victorious against their opponents. Meanwhile, Evil Rabbit and Apex Genesis secured wins in elimination matches.
Looking ahead to Saturday’s schedule, teams with a 2-1 record will face off in exciting matchups, including Yellow Submarine vs. beastcoast and Cuyes Esports vs. Shopify Rebellion. On the other hand, teams with a 1-2 record will battle it out for survival, with Evil Rabbit taking on nouns, BOOM Esports facing MOUZ, and Apex Genesis challenging Execration.
As the tournament progresses, OG and Team Liquid currently hold the top spot with a flawless 3-0 record, followed by several teams with 2-1 records. The prize pool for the Dota Elite League Season 2 is set to reward the top performers generously, with the champions earning $240,000 and the runners-up receiving $120,000. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches and intense competition as the event unfolds.