Everyone was on the edge of their seats.

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TheM5 World Championshipgrand final match between ONIC Esports and AP Bren smashed peak viewership record, according to analytics agencyEsports Charts.

Around five million fans watched the series, surpassing the4.2 million peak viewership recordduring the Blacklist International vs RRQ Hoshi upper bracket semifinal match at theM4 World Championship.

AP Bren lifting the M5 World Championship trophy

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In this highly anticipated match, theMPL PH Season 12 championssquared off against thethree-time MPL ID championsfor the second time in theKnockout Stage.

In the upper bracket final, the Indonesian squad swept the Filipino team, securing a 3-0 victory and becoming the first team to advance to the grand final.

M5 World Championship peak viewership record set during the ONIC Esports vs AP Bren grand final match

AP Bren found themselves in the lower bracket, where they faced fellow Filipino team Blacklist International.

AP Bren managed to sweep Blacklist International, earning them a spot in the grand final for a rematch against ONIC Esports.

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The grand final was a thrilling encounter, with AP Bren and ONIC Esports going neck-and-neck throughout the series.

The competition was intense, reaching a climactic game seven. Ultimately, it was the Filipino squad who emerged victorious, clinching the series in a dominating fashion.

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