MANILA (UPDATED)-- AP Bren on Sunday claimed the MPL Season 12 title, a first under its name, after sweeping Blacklist International, 4-1, in the Grand Finals at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City.

This is head coach Francis "Duckey" Glindro, Angelo "Pheww" Arcangel and David Charles "FlapTzy" Canon's first title since bagging the championship in MPL Season 6 under the banner of Bren Esports.

AP Bren asserted dominance during their campaign, defeating RSG Philippines and Blacklist International en route to their Grand Finals appearance.

AP Bren took quick wins in Games 1 and 2 as they controlled the map.

Down two matches, Blacklist subbed in MPL Season 8 MVP
Salic "Hadji" Imam, who led the Codebreakers to the Game 3 win.

AP Bren quickly dismantled Blacklist in Game 4, and Blacklist put out a cheese strat by giving Renejay "Renejay" Bacarse the Akai pick.

Blacklist, however, fell apart after AP Bren put up a game-winning teamfight to seal the victory.

David Charles "FlapTzy" Canon bagged the Finals MVP honors for his performance all throughout the series.

AP Bren will take home $43,220 (P2.4 million)

AP Bren's players had plenty of momentum, as its players and coaches came off a successful national team campaign with Sibol after bagging gold medals in the International Esports Federation World Esports Championships and the 2023 Southeast Asian Games.