SUSPENDED! Blacklist’s OHEB Celebrates Win By Raising Middle Finger

Blacklist International secured the number one seed in the MPL PH Playoffs. OHEB celebrated it by raising his middle finger.

In tonight’s match against their nemesis Omega Esports, Blacklist International’s gold laner Kiel Soriano goofed around with his teammate Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario. While the team is in a celebratory mood, OHEB suddenly raised his middle finger in the livestream.

This obviously violates rule 12.2.1, which states that, “Any action that is generally considered to be insulting (including but not limited to vertical middle finger, hook index finger, etc.) or action prohibited by MPL-PH (choke pose or throat-cutting action) are forbidden to be shown in any place.”

MPL operations personnel Joy Roland “Hymnrael” Calulo posted on Facebook what seemed to be in reference to OHEB’s misdemeanor.

“We saw what happened after the match. Needless to say we will deal with it,” he said.

Blacklist Punishes OHEB

Meanwhile, Blacklist International was quick to issue an apology. However, it is too late as a spliced video showing the incident had already circulated online.

In their statement, Blacklist apologized to the fans, OMEGA Esports, and the MPL and ML community.

“The management of Blacklist International would like to apologize to our fans, to OMEGA, and the rest of the MPL and ML community for the unsportsmanlike behavior that our player Oheb displayed after our match,” the statement read.

“The management has already talked to him in private about the matter and will issue a fine that will be deducted from his salary for his actions,” it added.

According to the management, Oheb acknowledged his behavior and immediately apologized to the rest of the team and the management.

“He will be issuing his public apology in our post-match interview,” the team said.

MPL Issues Suspension, Fine to Blacklist Gold Laner

In an official statement released by MPL Philippines, it confirmed that OHEB violated Rule 12.2.1. The player was sanctioned with a two-match suspension and a penalty of $500.

“MPL-PH Operating Committee does not tolerate any form of abusive behavior in the league and we expect our professional players to follow a strict code of conduct. Let’s work together to build a more mature and professional league,” the statement read.

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