Rex Regum Qeon pulled off one of the biggest upsets at Champions 2025. The Indonesian team beat China’s top seed Bilibili Gaming 2-1 to stay alive in the tournament.
David vs Goliath Story
Nobody expected this result. Bilibili Gaming came to Paris as China’s Stage 2 champions and one of the tournament favorites. They dominated their home region all year and looked ready to challenge for the world title.
RRQ arrived as Pacific’s second seed after losing to T1 in their regional final. Most experts predicted they would struggle against stronger international competition.
The matchup seemed to favor BLG in every way. They had more experience, better individual players, and came from a region that produced last year’s world champions EDward Gaming.
Map-by-Map Breakdown
Sunset (7-13 BLG)
The series started exactly as expected. Bilibili Gaming dominated RRQ’s map pick through strong defense and excellent teamwork. Lu “Levius” Yinzhong led the attack with 26 kills, completely shutting down RRQ’s offense. BLG looked confident and controlled throughout the map.
Lotus (13-8 RRQ)
Everything changed on the second map. RRQ found their rhythm on offense with clean executes and smart post-plant setups. Cahya “Monyet” Nugraha stepped up huge with 21 kills on Raze, constantly finding openings for his team. When BLG tried to mount a comeback, RRQ stayed calm and closed out crucial rounds.
Abyss (13-4 RRQ)
The final map became a complete demolition. Maksim “Jemkin” Batorov dominated on Jett with an incredible 424 ACS and 26 kills. BLG couldn’t win a single round in the second half as RRQ controlled every angle and timing perfectly.
Jemkin’s Breakout Performance
The Russian duelist saved his best for last when RRQ needed it most. His 26 kills on Abyss included multiple multi-kill rounds that broke BLG’s confidence completely.
“Jemkin showed they weren’t going home without a fight,” one analyst said after the match. “This performance proved RRQ has more firepower than anyone thought.”
His positioning and aim looked flawless on the final map. Every peek resulted in kills, and his aggression gave RRQ the space they needed to execute their strategies.
China’s Disappointing Day
Bilibili Gaming’s elimination continues a rough tournament for Chinese teams. EDward Gaming went home early after losing to Team Liquid. Now BLG exits without winning a single series.
Post-Match Comments: BLG players looked shocked in their press conference after the loss. “RRQ played lights out today, especially Jemkin,” one player admitted. “We couldn’t match their individual performances when it mattered.”
The Chinese scene dominated last year with EDG winning Champions. This year shows how quickly things can change in competitive VALORANT.
RRQ Finds Their Form
This victory marks RRQ’s first-ever win over Bilibili Gaming internationally. More importantly, it shows they can compete with top teams when their individual players perform.
The Indonesian organization struggled early in Champions, losing to Fnatic in their first match. Many fans thought they looked outclassed by EMEA’s structured gameplay.
But RRQ’s coaching staff made smart adjustments between matches. They found compositions that suited their players’ strengths and gave Jemkin the freedom to make aggressive plays.
What This Means
For RRQ
They face MIBR next in another elimination match. The winner gets the final Group B playoff spot. RRQ proved they can beat anyone when Jemkin and Monyet are firing.
For BLG
This ends a disappointing Champions run. They finish dead last in Group B with zero series wins. The team that dominated China couldn’t translate that success internationally.
For VCT China
After EDG and now BLG’s early exits, Chinese VALORANT faces questions about its international competitiveness. Both teams looked unprepared for the meta and individual skill level at Champions.
The Road Continues
RRQ must now beat MIBR to reach playoffs. The Brazilian team has aspas, one of the world’s best duelists, so it won’t be easy.
But if Jemkin can repeat his Abyss performance, RRQ has a real chance. His 424 ACS shows he can compete with any duelist in the world when he’s in form.
Rex Regum Qeon shocked everyone by eliminating China’s top seed. Now they’re one match away from the biggest upset run in Champions history.
Andrew "SuZki" Scola is a dedicated Valorant player who has been in the game since the Valorant beta release, achieving a peak rank of Immortal 3. With over six years of experience writing gaming content, he brings deep game knowledge and strategic insight to every article. Based in Los Angeles, California, Andrew is an active member of the SoCal Valorant community and has competed at the semi-pro level in Valorant esports. As a proud Killjoy and Raze main, he’s known for his sharp utility usage and high-impact plays—especially on his favorite maps: Haven, Breeze, and Lotus.