Fnatic Onic PH secured a spot in the M6 World Championship knockout stage with a stunning sweep of the Swiss Stage, following their 2-1 victory over BloodThirstyKings (BTK) on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In Game 1, gold laner Duane "Kelra" Pillas impressed everyone with his Layla pick, marking its first-ever appearance as a pick in the M-series competition.
Kelra's Layla played a crucial role in securing the first match point, earning the MVP title with a 5-0-4 KDA.
However, the North American team, determined to win, evened the series at 1-1 in Game 2, with Ziameth-Jei "ZIA" Caluya's Bruno recording seven kills, one death, and seven assists.
Kelra continued to demonstrate his skill in the decisive Game 3, leading the charge with his Irithel and securing a maniac just before the match concluded, eliminating BTK members and clinching their victory.
Fellow Southeast Asian team RRQ Hoshi joined Fnatic Onic Philippines in the knockout stage after securing a tough 2-1 win over Twisted Minds on Saturday.
