Azure Ray rallied from an early two-map deficit to record a 3-2 victory over Gaimin Gladiators on Sunday in the grand final of ESL One Kuala Lumpur.
Azure Ray also overcame an early deficit in a 2-1 victory over Team Liquid in the lower bracket final. They followed up a 37-minute setback on green with 45- and 27-minute victories — also on green.
That propelled Azure Ray into the final against Gaimin Gladiators. The latter quickly got the early jump by notching a 29-minute win on green and a 28-minute win on red before Azure Ray responded with a flourish. They secured a 29-minute win on red, 40-minute victory on green and 37-minute triumph on red.
Wouldn't end the year without a fight! Azure Ray is your ESL ONE Kuala Lumpur Champion! ??#ESLProTour #Dota2 pic.twitter.com/BkHyaVaasZ
— ONE Esports (@ONEEsports) December 17, 2023
Twelve teams began the $1 million Dota 2 tournament in the Malaysian capital. Azure Ray won $300,000 and 4,800 ESL Pro Tour points.
ESL One Kuala Lumpur prize pool and EPT points:
1. $300,000 and 4,800 — Azure Ray
2. $175,000 and 3,600 — Gaimin Gladiators
3. $120,000 and 3,000 — Team Liquid
4. $85,000 and 2,400 — BetBoom Team
5-6. $57,500 and 1,680 — Team Falcons, G2.iG
7-8. $47,500 and 780 — Team Secret, Tundra Esports
9-10. $30,000 and 420 — Blacklist International, LGD Gaming
11-12. $25,000 and 210 — Wawitas Sagazes, 9Pandas
–Field Level Media
