As someone who’s been glued to PUBG Mobile esports since 2019, watching Bigetron Red Villains rise from their recent slump to dominate the PMRC 2023 SEA vs PEL finals felt like witnessing a phoenix rebirth. The Indonesian squad, once dubbed 'The Kings of Erangel', finally reminded us why they’re OG legends in this battle royale arena. From October 20th to 22nd, 16 elite teams clashed across 18 matches, but it was Bigetron’s last-minute 'clutch or kick' plays that stole the spotlight—and the $20K prize pool’s lion share.

The Rollercoaster Road to Victory

Let’s keep it 100: Bigetron’s Day 1 performance had me sweating bullets. They aced Match 1 but then fumbled like rookies, barely cracking the top 8. Meanwhile, Morph GPX (those stealthy dark horses!) kept stacking points like they were playing Tetris. But Day 2? Bigetron flipped the script harder than a John Wick plot twist. Their 14-kill rampage in Match 12? Chef’s kiss.

Here’s the tea ☕:

  • Total Points: Bigetron (137) | Morph GPX (132) | TEC (128)

  • Chicken Dinners: TEC snatched 3 wins, but consistency was their kryptonite

  • MVP SchwepXz: 33 kills & 5,942 damage? That’s not carrying your team—that’s dragging them to glory on your back!

SEA vs PEL: The New Power Dynamics

For years, Chinese PEL teams were the 'final boss' of PUBG Mobile esports. But this event? SEA squads like Bigetron and Vampire Esports went full 'hold my energy drink' mode. The final standings spoke volumes:

Region Avg. Points/Team Top 5 Teams
SEA 89.2 3
PEL 78.5 2

SchwepXz’s 35% damage contribution for Vampire Esports had me screaming 'Sheeesh!' at my screen. If this is SEA’s 'warm-up', I can’t wait to see their full power at PMGC 2023.

The $20K Split: More Drama Than a Soap Opera

When the prize distribution dropped, the real content started:

  • 🥇 Bigetron: $8,500 (Cha-ching!)

  • 🥈 Morph GPX: $5,200

  • 🥉 TEC: $3,000

  • 🎯 MVP Bonus: SchwepXz bagged an extra $1,000

But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room—three PEL teams didn’t even crack top 8. Oof, that’s gotta sting worse than forgetting medkits in zone 5.

My Hot Take: The Future of PUBG Mobile Esports

As a diehard fanboy-turned-analyst, I’m calling it now: 2024 will be SEA’s era. Bigetron’s comeback story proves that legacy orgs can still adapt to meta shifts. Meanwhile, PEL teams need to stop relying on their 'telepathic teamwork' rep and actually innovate.

Personal prediction? We’ll see:

  1. More cross-regional tournaments like PMRC (pls Tencent, make it happen!)

  2. Rise of hybrid rosters mixing SEA mechanical skills + PEL strategy

  3. Grenade meta becoming the new 'IYKYK' playstyle

At the end of the day, PMRC 2023 wasn’t just about chicken dinners—it was a wake-up call. The old guard’s getting challenged, and honestly? That’s lit AF for us viewers. As we say in the biz: 'GGs, go next.' 🎮🔥