The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025 concluded this past weekend, marking a significant event in the PUBG Mobile esports calendar. The tournament, held on PUBG's latest and largest map, Rondo, saw an intense competition among 16 teams, each having earned their spot through various qualifying tournaments such as D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.

In a thrilling finish, Yangon Galacticos emerged as the champions of the PMRC Rondo Cup, securing the victory due to their overwhelming points lead. This triumph not only crowned them as winners but also earned them the lion's share of the $20,000 prize pool provided by PUBG.

The tournament introduced the innovative SMASH format rules, which required teams to accumulate 30+ points and secure a victory in a different match to claim the title. However, no team managed to meet these criteria within the first six matches, leading to Yangon Galacticos' win based on their points lead.

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The competition was fierce, with HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third places, respectively. This successful event underscores PUBG Mobile's growing ambition in the esports arena, which has been on an upward trajectory since 2024.

Interestingly, the first tournament to implement the SMASH rule did not see a winner emerge through this new system, sparking discussions on its future use. Whether the SMASH format will return in future tournaments will likely depend on the organizers' assessment of its ability to enhance skilled and entertaining gameplay.

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