Gaimin Gladiators' Alimzhan 'Watson' Islambekov recently climbed to an impressive 16k MMR in the intense world of Dota 2 matchmaking. After facing a temporary setback, the pub king reclaimed his throne at the top of the ladder, a victory he proudly shared on Telegram.
Over the course of 8 days, Watson engaged in 35 intense pub matches, showcasing a commendable 54.3% win rate. While playing as a carry, he encountered some challenges but excelled in the mid lane, securing victories in all three games. His standout performances were with the heroes Morphling, Alchemist, and Magnus.
Prior to Watson's resurgence, Egor 'Nightfall' Grigorenko held the coveted top position. Notable players such as Team Spirit's Illya 'Yatoro' Mulyarchuk and Chinese sensation Zhang 'Paparazi' Chengjun had also attained the prestigious 16k MMR milestone.
Watson's dominance in pub matches is truly remarkable, as he has maintained the top rank throughout much of 2022 and 2023. At one point, he even secured the first two positions using different accounts during the era of smurfing. He attributed his recent performance dip to a busier schedule and shared his preference of not participating in pre-match drafts as the highest MMR player.
