INDIA – The BMSD 2025 Grand Finals kicked off today with a historic moment, as the first-ever competitive match on the Rondo map was played. While the audience’s reaction to the new map was mixed, one team showed immediate mastery: K9 Esports, who dominated the match with a massive 23-point Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (WWCD)!
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Mastering the Unknown: K9 Dominates Rondo
As the 16 finalists took to the colossal new Rondo map—a complex environment replacing Sahnok in the map pool—confusion and caution were evident across the lobby. However, IGL Omega guided K9 Esports through the urban and natural blend with clinical precision, capitalizing on the uncertainty of their rivals.
K9 secured the WWCD with 13 Finish Points and 10 Placement Points, accumulating a commanding total of 23 points in the very first game of the Finals. This phenomenal opener instantly puts K9 at the top of the leaderboard and sets a terrifying precedent for the next two days of competition.
Ninjaboi Continues MVP Campaign
The team’s success was anchored by star player Ninjaboi, the reigning #1 contender for the BMSD MVP 2025 award. Ninjaboi secured a high number of finishes in the chaotic Rondo map, ensuring K9 maximized their early elimination points. His aggressive play style perfectly suited the close-quarters nature of Rondo’s many urban zones, and his performance confirms he is in peak form for the Finals.
Audience Unimpressed with New Map
Despite the thrilling competitive start, the map itself received a cold reception from viewers. The live chat was reportedly saturated with fans spamming “L map,” indicating dissatisfaction with Rondo’s gameplay or viewing experience.
Nevertheless, the finals have begun. K9 Esports has created history by becoming the first team to conquer Rondo in an official event, and they have thrown down the gauntlet for the title and the Battleground International Cup (BGIC) slot.
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