The PMRC Rondo Cup 2025, the latest electrifying PUBG Mobile esports tournament, wrapped up this past weekend with a thrilling conclusion. Team Yangon Galacticos emerged as the champions, securing the victory through their commanding points lead. As winners, they are set to take home the lion's share of the impressive $20,000 prize pool generously provided by PUBG.

The tournament unfolded on PUBG's newest and largest map to date, Rondo. This expansive battleground hosted 16 teams that earned their spots through various qualifying tournaments, including D'Xavier at PMSL SEA Spring, Rangers at PMCL Spring, and R3GICIDE at PMSL CSA Fall.

Yangon Galacticos' triumph was highlighted by the introduction of the innovative SMASH format rules at the PMRC Rondo Cup. Under these rules, a team needed to accumulate 30+ points and secure a victory in a separate match to claim the title. However, after six matches, no team achieved this feat, leading to Yangon Galacticos' win due to their overwhelming points lead.

With HORAA Esports and Bigetron Esports securing the second and third positions respectively, the Rondo Cup has undoubtedly been a resounding success for PUBG Mobile, bolstering their ambitious esports plans that have been gaining momentum since 2024.

Interestingly, the first tournament to introduce the SMASH rule did not see any team win via this method, which raises questions about its future use. Whether the SMASH format will return in future tournaments will likely depend on the organizers' assessment of its potential to enhance skilled and entertaining gameplay.

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