ICONIC Esports Moments: DJ's Black Holes - The Manila Major 2016 (Dota 2)

Every now and again in esports, a player emerges in a game to become the hero, to carry his team onward to victory and send the crowd to their feet.
Today, we relive a highlight that caused a player to go from local favorite to legend with just one game..
This is DJ’s Black Holes from the Manila Major.
Written by: Nicholas Doucet - @nicdoucet
Edited and Narrated by: Sean Meiliunas - @Dyna_Sean
Courtesy List:
“The Manila Major: First on the scene”
• The Manila Major - Fir...
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“The Manila Major Main Event - Opening Ceremony”
• The Manila Major Main ...
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The Manila Major Main Event - Day 2 - LGD vs Fnatic Game 1
• The Manila Major Main ...
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The Manila Major Main Event - Day 2 - LGD vs Fnatic Game 2
• The Manila Major Main ...
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The Manila Major Main Event - Day 2 - LGD vs Fnatic Game 3
• The Manila Major Main ...
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The xPeke Backdoor
• xPeke backdoor vs. SK ...
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Neo Ace Clutch
• Virtus.PRO NEO x Digni...
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Player Profiles: DJ
• The Manila Major - Pla...
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[@texhnlyze6892]

Crowd was lit AF because they were fans of the game not just to a team.

[@kenesulai]

China ResidentSleeper

[@ericnawamusic]

Texhnlyze I just got goosebumps, Ty for that❤️

[@komsix4925]

True... Even SEA is most toxic server, but they love the game more than they team.

[@paolosalgo6987]

true! u can feel it even u only watching on twitch.

[@KidTrigger]

Texhnlyze well siince dota doesn’t really have location based teams a lot of people that come to watch tournaments are just people who like the game a lot so they get hyped watching crazy plays cuz they don’t care who wins

[@cuteguy9780]

i'm indonesian, and i was in that crowd. phillipines crowd are amazing

[@Phyreuben1]

ｐｕｔａｎｇ　ｉｎａ　ｍｏ

[@Phyreuben1]

tnx lol.

[@modtaryangeneral2060]

haha chechong.

[@ArtMemer]

Thank u!

[@d6csc836]

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[@julsa1191]

Filipino crowd best crowd they are even cheering when alliance won against a ph team mineski

[@BrianDG1001]

Well you could say they're all Fan of the game not only for the team it was a Good Game 👍👏

[@CanisterA.D]

Because of the bet 😂

[@snowbeer022]

👆This

[@ssnakeg]

Dota 2 Manila Major's crowd are louder than the NBA Finals' crowd. LOL

[@xyxean]

manila major probably had the best crowd out of all the majors and international yet

[@Rod.Machado]

xyxean wanna know why? Because majority of the crowd are filipinos

[@Thesinistereyes1]

it's called P-noise for a reason

[@navilennon8590]

@@Thesinistereyes1 P-Noise or Perfect Noise to have a Goosebumps

[@yOhmi23]

Shanghai Major left the group.

[@mooblu8837]

Now enjoy China biased crowd happening in beijing ti9, worst venue of ti

[@muhmin7]

The missing detail from the last Black hole 7:04 is that DJ just received refresher orb from the courier. He missed the first blackhole when the fight started, secretly refresh without LGD knowing, and surprised them with another blackhole. Hear the caster said it at 7:06 "He refreshes it!" and the courier going back to base after delivering the game-ending refresher.

[@jaysonignacio4487]

jebaited into feeling its safe to proceed with the fight

[@tohka_aryani]

and which btw,the cour and DJ are the MVP

[@syamy...]

Yamin07 commend cour

[@NhatAnhPhamDr]

He recive the refresher before the first bh. I watch it several times to make sure that caster is wrong, he doesnt take it from courier in the middle of the fight

[@rflolx0205]

Nhật Anh Phạm you're totally wrong. his refresher was still on the courier while the first bh was intentionally done by him. he knows that if he will bring the refresher with him on the fight, his enemies will notice it , and will not proceed into the fight. his decisive move makes him the hero of that game.

[@Pinoque88able]

The international 11 should be at Manila, Philippines. The best crowd ever. Valve, consider this please.

[@DocHolidayKY99]

Close as this year’s TI will be at singapore!

[@dr2737]

Returned to Rewatch this Video, Still got goosebumps - March 2019 ?

[@dr2737]

@@mukmin01 yeah i watched that

[@johnlawrencegarcellano5005]

Waaaaaaaaaaay way better crowd than TI9

[@TV28Playz]

@@johnlawrencegarcellano5005 China crowds are resident sleeper

[@chorly697]

March 2020

[@D0nram0nxx]

Im in april2020 🤣

[@Skia-kw8dh]

Now imagine holding the international in the Philippines. Doesn't matter what team it is, the Filipinos will bring in the hype the world has never seen before.

[@pitohui818]

ken azinec clark arena POG

[@amatusanathema]

if this didn't give you goosebumps then I don't know

[@zpektar]

Amatus Anathema hearing my people cheer gave me sooooo much goosebumps !

[@vincebeastdiala6704]

Amatus Anathema it did woaahh

[@Finndramere]

I dont even play Dota 2 but i got goosebumps wtf? i dont fucking understand what the fuck is going on but i like it.

[@DMBoyCloud]

this is not evo moment 37

[@OrcaAngler]

its a masterpiece

[@Qwenter123]

I don't even play DOTA2 and I love these DOTA2 Iconic moments!

[@Ydanrob]

Renz star Wait how long have you been playing any MOBA game? Or maybe ehy dont you try out FPS??

[@thisshitisbananasss3930]

Mystic Cuber i've played every type of game rpg,moba,fps etc but i gotta say Dota 2 is the most intense,hard,complicated,challenging and cancerous game i've ever played. in a good way though but the community is quite toxic

[@deejaetoredes2396]

Me too

[@ceciliadispo9608]

Same

[@johnmhellpaguyo9885]

Same dud

[@YohAquino2]

The Most ICONIC Esports Moments: Eternal Envy's throws

[@laughaway7955]

Lmao

[@Verk-]

savage

[@qopwas4780]

this needs to happen

[@KhangLePr0]

But which one, there are so many

[@jamesambrocio]

Scientists baffled.

[@meldeebueno]

I've been to one of these events. And I was in shock as to how loud the crowd is. Better believe it alright. Philippine crowd is next level.

[@pauloabundo]

"DJ's Black Holes" is so awkward to read and hear.

[@balaorokyle3401]

HAAHAHAHAH

[@elishallanto7146]

Very very disturbing thumbnail

[@meldeebueno]

B#tthole😂😂

[@renzggaming]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@toidireyortsed229]

if you have a dirty mind

[@rommelpuyaoan3509]

Now this is what a real crowd is, not those TI9 so called "dota" fans

[@ChickenandPunpun]

I know right. These biased Chinese crowd is just disappointing

[@earlpaca833]

China doesn't deserve to host ti if the crowd is dead shame on you china!!

[@lyonvensa]

@Көтібар Батыр Think "Roots of Dota" would be more fitting.

[@OhReallyHuman]

TI9 crowd is made up of dead people hahaha

[@7anti]

i really like when any game tournament held in Philippines, the hype is real

[@kempjimenez3751]

thank you for this wonderful vid.. I can't imagine how big the crowd is.

[@theScoreesports]

Thank YOU for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! - Nic

[@dxad6546]

Great vid as always guys!! Can you do a story of Digital Chaos' TI 6 run? The story of a band of misfits and rejects coming together to make the fairy tale run is something I would really like you guys to cover!!

[@theScoreesports]

Yeah, it was an amazing story! Thanks for the suggestion! - Nic

[@nobblkpraetorian5623]

Don't forget to mention that SirActionSlacks is a reserve member.

[@alvinapostol7306]

yeah. that DC run was great. make a vid out of it :)

[@zeusjoshuaz]

Wings already won something before coming into TI6. DC's TI6 story was better

[@nobblkpraetorian5623]

Wings gaming does have a tragic end though. It's sad that we won't be seeing the defending champions this year.

[@southernharpin8681]

Man, every crowd should be like this EXTREME HYPE

[@enterderpmode3934]

I was watching this with constant goosebumps my goodness, I saw this live at Twitch and I was at awe. Watching it again right now gives me chills.

[@chibiemondore96]

Thanks a lot for the video, I love this series so much. Btw, just a suggestion, can you guys make some videos about iconic moments in Dota 1? Since I watched the iconic moment of the daigo parry, I think it's possible that you guys can deliver us some moments that are extremely old, but much memorable :D

[@theScoreesports]

Hmmm, this is an interesting idea. Perhaps we will ;) -Sean

[@yaj4638]

Make one of Yaphets

[@ldioneil07]

Man wish theres another major in the philippines again that crowd is HYPE

[@delfin_reels04]

Seeing this really make me proud. We Filipinos should not use our voices to trash talk our opponents but to support a good fight like this. Salamat (Thanks) theScore esports!

[@RunningPen]

Please keep coming out with quality content like this. It makes my heart happy whenever I share your vids to my friends because they get to feel the weight of the moment during iconic esports events. Well done. P.S. I really don't know what you guys were thinking with the "tea lizard" vid I mean it didn't even have anything to do with esports. Hope that one was just a one time fluke. Otherwise, keep up the good work :D

[@malikmata1099]

lol

[@fissshh]

Man, watching this for the nth time and I'm still getting goosebumps. DJ GOD

[@gamerkyledungca5766]

This was my favorite major ever,why. Because I'm a pure PROUD PILIPINO and I watch it. MARAMING SALAMAT PO(Thank you)

[@darkuit585]

Great video as always! You guys have quickly become one of my favorite KZbin channels!

[@theScoreesports]

Thanks for the positive feedback :D Glad you like the videos! - Nic

[@haziq12ish]

honestly, the best crowd ever better than american and chinese crowd

[@ViperDivinity]

Um chinese wut?

[@dpyxl]

it's good to know that the last blackhole was from the refresher orb he bought in the middle of the fight... Ti 7 is approaching hope the Sea underdogs give us another miracle game. TNC im counting on you.

[@fire_fist_reccahanabishi1547]

Don't forget the Execration, I believe they will shock the world!

[@darkestblaze02]

IN RAGING PATATAS WE TRUST

[@JigenLune]

2 years later, TNC is a Major Champion

[@ryalerz5353]

No matter how many times I watch this video. It still gives me goosebumps

[@althreetan1536]

Returned to rewatched this video. Still that crowed gives me goosebumps - March 11 2020

[@jomelpeligro3584]

I've watch this so many times but my goosebumps was not yet on cool down

[@JeanSundego]

Dude, this is the most iconic moment ever for me right before ceeeeeeeb. It was the time when i still playing doto

[@firstnamesurname2210]

that lowground BH is sickk, and he got them on the edge too. Thats pro decision making for you, so fast and so good

[@arifhakimi2350]

can't wait for ti7 moment

[@theScoreesports]

TI7 HYPE!

[@michaelchua8775]

And he's not even in the main event :(

[@Ru-wy2cb]

Liquid won the TI7 tho

[@robmichaellopez9069]

Man a crowd like this in ti9 would be lit

[@makiii4821]

Pop up in my recommended videos. Nice youtube. now im gonna watch this whole game

[@harrish619]

The most underrated channel ever

[@tingtingin]

Scientists : we photographed a black hole KZbin : *get recommended this *

[@truce6441]

TI10 will be in Clark 🇵🇭 all hope wooo

[@baconicon13]

Damn good video as always! Keep up the awesome work!

[@andria1909]

Hearing the crowd cheer makes so much difference i love it

[@AniketSharmacodes]

I love this channel. Great content

[@emilebelanger103]

Dude your editing skills are a talent. I don't know how you do its seriously amazing. Really well put together video.

[@jamespaulocadevida8690]

filipino crowd = best crowd

[@vince1987]

Johnell Moreno philippines, the land of "ako mid bobo"

[@tofuteh2348]

james paulo cadevida filipino teammates in pub = cancer

[@RemNatsuki1998]

Haha.. 100% certain that all of you guys that commented here are filipino's 😂

[@ParfaitOperationalGuidebook]

vince1987 LOL AS A FILIPINO THIS IS SO TRUE

[@christianmadriaga6530]

Best crowd filipino but cancer team mates gg ako mid 2 tangos

[@Crazy-su4kg]

During that Major...so many voices are lost after. 😄

[@oppaisenpai7830]

Present

[@thelonewolf2744]

Manila crowd> UEFA crowd

[@migsdsgn8373]

Selrahc Emosika Hahaha damn true

[@rofidganteng1]

of COURSE. thats why the have nickname "PEEnOISE"

[@ViperDivinity]

Manila Majors Crowd >>>>>>>> TI9 Crowd

[@jhayguerrero5600]

I remember this day. I was there, everytime dj land 3man blackhole the crowd goes "WOOOOOOOOOOOOOH"

[@aethernity]

Returned to watch this magnificent clip. -March 30, 2020 - Quarantine Month 😂

[@CrystalisDota]

I'm not gonna lie, i got chills watching this. You guys motivate me so much to continue my own journey for story telling!

[@PortgasDAce-wt2qu]

You can tell the crowd really loves the game!

[@firefoxcodex15]

mushi wanted a hug from midone and ohaiyo but ohaiyo hugged DJ and midone tapped dj's back.. Hahahaha..

[@vinnie2589]

dude really these videos inspired us Filipinos salamat thank you

[@drrncdrc36]

No doubt. Hands down. DJ is the PH's GOAT! Mad respect to this man

[@turleng1991]

Watched this live and i'm still watching this on 2019. still getting chills.

[@gerrybatislaong4714]

still got the freaking goosebumps everytime i watching it and its 2022

[@pic2728]

Cringed

[@ryureiza9469]

Can't stop watching over and over again! Iba talaga galing ng Pilipino! 💪

[@bigfatcabbage8911]

Ah Memories , I have never seen a more hype Crowd like this

[@melcalzada5417]

Feels good if your one the crowd!

[@PJ-fh8yx]

never forget that moves from the low ground, river and the final black hole with a surprise refresher 👍👍

[@speckofdust21]

DJ played an offlane Enchantress as well, amazing player

[@jelsh12]

And the legend continues.. Dreamleague 11

[@jmas081391]

Watching in 2020! The game has evolved so much that top plays like this before looks like non-pro plays in the current scenes.

[@redbanana7265]

DJ so strong! That's why Kathryn couldn't stop loving you ❤

[@DaddyNavz]

lol

[@JohnsyOmniscient]

Lol, wrong DJ. XD

[@jomarikurtverayo7155]

Hahahha gago

[@triggerbomb3729]

Lmao

[@soultechgaming8694]

One more manila major please

[@rawrrxd9944]

watching dj is like watching lightofheaven

[@SerchhipChelsea]

Outstanding!

[@MoTVation973]

nice vid man

[@MasterEson]

2018?still having a goosebump. 😮

[@accustomedtoyourlove3091]

More crown reaction videos please! We love the community!

[@archerist9649]

Congratz DJ as the whole Fnatic Team goes to TI but RIP for Mushi

[@vashSJ]

im so freakin' happy me and my friends experienced Dota history. PH crowd is best crowd ever. now give us a TI Valve

[@mckenziejohan4149]

i was there. the crowd give me chills!!!!!

[@ToastySNXZ]

I am from Philippines! I love words you think about the Philippines! Salamat!

[@iamilham7082]

true that was one of the iconic skills by DJ.

[@dancingpen352]

that blackhole in the river was so crucial, saving ohaiyou from dying.. that was a game winning play from dj.. i fell inlove with him that day... i saw in him what i saw in LightOfHeaven when he was on his peak.

[@darkestblaze02]

PREGNANT ME DJ!

[@sylveon4755]

dancing pen buy now he is the worst and shittiest player in fnatic

[@markieolandria2782]

Waifu Hunter u sure? LuL he's a fucking God now

[@dancingpen352]

Waifu Hunter just came back here to say that dj is on fire again 😂

[@dotokyo2001]

lol DJ carry EE xd

[@pabs4516]

That is really amazing play by DJ.

[@WatanabeKun90s]

Imagine The International in Manila? I wonder how the crowd would be

[@Er-tn1uo]

It always gives me goosebumps

[@someguy32]

Definitely would wanna see another big Dota Tournament here in the Philippines. Maybe this time it could be held at the Philippine Arena the biggest indoor arena in the world. Imagine the roar and cheer of the crowd in such massive arena Filipino fans are simply one of the most passionate out there in the community.

[@goofyboots6884]

insane crowd, goosebumps

[@ruiwengoh3962]

Best ever!

[@katipunan4212]

Philippines have one of the most toxic players but have the most awesome crowd

[@eaglehorn3706]

combination of toxic and best players in the world

[@venture1701]

Yea in internet cafe they so loud and toxic

[@zaphster11]

Men... As a LoL player... I also want Philippines to dominate ASEAN first then be a regular in MSI and LoL WC... But I'm so happy for DOTA 2 and for the Philippines! Mabuhay ang e-sports sa Pilipinas!

[@Ydanrob]

IKR it seems like Filipinos suck at league or maybe the competition is too high. Nonetheless The LoL community has too much 11 year old kids hard stuck at silver

[@Tarachvan515gy]

Don't forget Execration! So amazing to see the talent growing in the SEA region. Philippines has a huge representation in TI7. TNC, XCTN, DJ (Fnatic), and of course, Mr. 10K (DC).

[@ritsutainaka9117]

Mystic Cuber to be fair,the whole sea region sucks at league

[@infinitygauntlet101]

Its not that we suck at league ... its just its not as good as Dota when it comes everything like teamplay,gameplay,micro skills,item builds ... Im a former platinum player of League 3 years ago and I switch to Dota because it makes me more competitive than LoL ..

[@Ydanrob]

Ric Daniel Hmmmmm interesting I as of now am Plat and is progressively climbing to Diamond. It's interesting how you claim that, I'll probably try Dota 2 a little bit more often as I loved the first Dota then I switched to league.

[@gyozamoney5909]

Dj what a player. Super humble too.

[@vocaveil]

I miss the Fnatic 2016 line up 1.Mushi 2.Midone 3.Ohaiyo 4.DJ 5.343 bring the glory of Sea to TI

[@d6csc836]

.

[@MishualPa]

Abed, MP, IceIceIce, DJ,Jabz joins the chat

[@darrenkhor5770]

Samuel MishualPa good line up but couldn’t win any tournament

[@Pinoque88able]

the best fnatic lineup

[@ViperDivinity]

@@darrenkhor5770 Damn they choke hard

[@jandreicapuyan2117]

I would've imagine one day our country host TI. How the crowd reacts on every games.

[@unknownweeb1996]

I was at this Major, and I remember how loud the crowd is. It was lit and crazy. No ne biased

[@waiyeeyong3821]

God how we miss that Legendary TI6 Fnatic. Their TI run was even better. Mushi, Midone, Ohaiyo, DJ, 343 will forever be SEA legend

[@monstercat8231]

That first highlight... I cant even hear the caster. That was dope.

[@nobblkpraetorian5623]

Hey can you do a summary of TI7 after its over? Not just the matches but also the events in the arena?

[@tehpanasmanis5662]

Nobblk Praetorian they never doing it

[@noxzorz]

These are very well made, keep doing you

[@chitoreyes6500]

i was there my ears was ringing for a while after that

[@MrPsramos]

One of the best DOTA 2 Major.

[@brianjamesbondoc4467]

the manila major was also known as dota one of the greatest tournament

[@DialthebarSoap]

6:30 "Okay I'm out" Few moments later "I'm back" lol

[@mythviolar4]

Good to see Fnatic not depending only mushi to carry~

[@efhraemfernandez8344]

2020 everyone ? 💕

[@neutral4045]

that counter initiation at bottom river was absolutely beautiful

[@jc.maccount5945]

The crowd gone nuts 😅 Filipino really a fan of dota