The Atlanta Reign completed an undefeated run by recording a 4-1 victory over the Houston Outlaws in the grand final of the Overwatch League’s Midseason Madness in Seoul.
In a match that started late Saturday night, the Reign posted a 2-1 win on Ilios and a 3-1 triumph on Blizzard World before the Outlaws responded with a 1-0 victory on Shambali Monastery. Atlanta answered with a 1-0 win on Esperanca and a 2-0 triumph on Antarctic Peninsula.
Kwon “Fielder” Joon of South Korea was named the match MVP.
Houston advanced to the title match after notching a 3-1 victory over Florida Mayhem in the lower-bracket final.
The Outlaws secured a 2-1 win on Antarctic Peninsula and a 3-1 triumph on King’s Row before the Mayhem countered with a 2-1 victory on Rialto. Houston ended the match with a 1-0 win on New Queen Street.
Lee “Fearless” Eui-Seok of South Korea was named the match MVP.
Midseason Madness prize pool: 1. Atlanta Reign — $500,000 2. Houston Outlaws — $200,000 3. Florida Mayhem — $120,000 4. Boston Uprising — $100,000 5-6. Seoul Infernal, Hangzhou Spark — $80,000
–Field Level Media
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