John “1rrad” Abarquez’s transfer to RRQ Hoshi in the MPL Philippines was one of the high-profile player movements during the off-season, and this development came as a shock, admitted RSG Philippines roamer Dylan “Light” Catipon.
“Na-shock lang ako kasi actually wala naman kaming plan na palitan si 1rrad nung after kami mag-champion sa MPLI,” shared Light in an exclusive interview with Tiebreaker Times.
“Before mag-MPLI binibiro ko pa nga siya eh. Sabi ko, ‘Lilipat ka na yata eh.’ Di ako lilipat, sabi niyang ganun. So ayun, inexpect ko na na di talaga siya lilipat.”
After the team won the MPL Invitational 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia, last November, Light’s friendly banter with 1rrad became a reality.
“Nung nag-champion kami, nag-message siya sakin na na-iinggit siya samin ganun.
“Kaya siguro nagdesisyon siyang magkaron ng journey naman para sa sarili niya para na rin siguro mabuild niya yung confidence niya and para sa growth niya. Masaya naman ako para sa kanya. Nashock lang ako,” revealed Light.
During the MPLI, Jonard “Demonkite” Caranto, who played for RSG from Season 8 to 10, took the starting role with 1rrad sidelined and helped RSG secure their third championship after winning the MPL Philippines Season 9 title and the MLBB Southeast Asia Cup 2022.
With the development already behind them, Light looks forward to helping the team grow with Demonkite back on the team.
“Ka-close ko na rin si Kite eh since nag-start yung career ko on the way sa championship, siya na yung kasama ko. Masarap lang din sa feeling na siya na yung jungle namin,” Light said.
“Wala namang problema sa kanya. Attitude niya goods. Gameplay na lang yung kailangan naming i-enhance.”
