Gabbi Allegedly Departs Blacklist International Following Physical Altercation with Abed

A surprising turn of events has unfolded within the ranks of Blacklist International, with rumors swirling around a physical altercation involving the team's carry player, Kim "Gabbi" Santos, allegedly instigated by midlaner Abed "Abed" Yusop.

Reports indicate that the confrontation stemmed from a heated exchange during a recent pub match, where Gabbi engaged in trashtalk aimed at Abed and disclosed sensitive information about him. This incident purportedly triggered Abed's anger, resulting in a physical confrontation that led to Gabbi's departure from the organization.

The Discord between Gabbi and Abed Originates from Pub Match Trashtalk

The feud apparently traces back to a Dota 2 pub match a few days ago, where Gabbi and Abed found themselves on opposing teams. This match, streamed on Gabbi's official Twitch channel, witnessed Gabbi's Timbersaw denying himself to neutral creeps, narrowly escaping Abed's Templar Assassin. Gabbi subsequently taunted Abed in all-chat, provoking a response from Abed.

The Alleged Physical Altercation and Gabbi's Departure from Blacklist

During a recent Kick livestream, Gabbi disclosed a shocking incident that occurred at the team's bootcamp. According to Gabbi's account, while watching an NBA game and awaiting content creation for Blacklist International, he was unexpectedly punched on the side of his face by an unidentified individual. Although Gabbi refrained from naming the assailant, speculation points to Abed.

Gabbi's stream title, "NASA LOOB ANG KULO" (Calm on the Outside, But Seething Within), hints at underlying tensions. Furthermore, Gabbi announced his "LFT" (looking for team) status, implying his departure from Blacklist International.

In the aftermath, Gabbi engaged in discussions with Filipino pro player Carlo "Kuku" Palad regarding potential replacements. He reiterated his stance of not intending to return to Blacklist International.

Amid the drama, inactive Filipino player Armel "Armel" Tabios weighed in, highlighting a comment from Gabbi's apparent uncle challenging Abed to a fight.

Assessment of Gabbi's Reputation and Speculation on the Situation

Gabbi, known for his entertaining streams and penchant for trolling, has a sizable following in the Filipino Dota 2 community. While some speculate that the altercation could be a content-driven stunt, many longtime fans believe the incident to be genuine, citing Gabbi's recent actions such as unfollowing Abed on Instagram.

Blacklist International Responds

In response to the incident, Blacklist International issued an official statement, acknowledging the situation and expressing a commitment to address it appropriately. The organization emphasized the privacy and sensitivity of the matter, urging patience as they conduct further reviews before taking action.