Predator League Philippines DOTA 2 2026: Kukuys reverse sweeps Execration, heads to APAC Finals in India

In a nail-biting grand final, Kukuys dethroned defending champions Execration in a best-of-5 to win the Predator League Philippines 2026 DOTA 2 crown.

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Kukuys pockets the PHP 500,000 prize pool

The win has earned Kukuys a slice of the PHP 500,000 prize pool while securing a slot and ticket to the Asia Pacific Grand Finals in India.

The LAN showdown at the SM North EDSA Annex pitted seasoned Execration-boasting returnees Justine 'Tino' Grimaldo and Bryle 'cml' Alvizo - against the star-powered Kukuys, led by captain Carlo 'Kuku' Palad, Armel Tabios, and Djardel 'DJ' Mampusti. 

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Execration stormed ahead, dominating Game 1 with Mark 'Bob' Urbina's 12-0-16 Slardar and Game 2 via superior drafting and economy, despite a questionable fountain dive by Jinn 'Palos' Lamatao.

But in a surprising turn of events, Kukuys roared back. Substitute Charles 'lewis' Santos' Ursa and DJ's MVP Hoodwink fueled a 45-minute Game thriller. Kuku's signature off-meta picks Batrider and Bristleback blindsided Execration in Games 4 and 5, executing a reverse sweep that denied back-to-back glory. Kukuys' adaptability has silenced skeptics.

With the Grand Finals over, the Philippines APAC Contingent is now locked-in. Kukuys, Execration, and Team Nemisis will represent the Philippines at the APAC Predator League 2026 Dota 2 Finals in India on January 9 to 11, 2026, joining VALORANT champs Oasis Gaming and runner-up Xiphos in the regional fray for a shot at the USD 100,000.

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