The Recent Match-fixing Confessions that Shook the Dota 2 Community
The competitive Dota 2 scene was recently rocked by the shocking match-fixing confessions of Arslan “Xannii” Shadzhanov. His former teammate, Jamshid “jAM3S” Abdurashitov, also came forward to shed light on the impact of Xannii’s revelations.
Xannii’s Confessions and the Fallout
In an interview with Escorenews on Aug. 25, Xannii admitted to succumbing to the allure of match-fixing due to financial struggles throughout his career. What surprised many was that Xannii gave in to these temptations after signing with the well-respected Team Empire, potentially tarnishing the organization’s reputation, as noted by jAM3S.
The Empire Days and Promising Beginnings
jAM3S reflected on his time with Xannii at Empire, stating that the roster initially showed promise and they were slowly building their synergy. However, things took a turn for the worse at some point.
The Ripple Effects and Empire’s Response
Xannii mentioned fixing two matches in his statements, but jAM3S revealed that the impact was much larger, affecting more than just a few games. One particular encounter with HYDRA led Xannii’s teammates to piece together the truth about their relationships within the team. As a result, Empire decided to part ways with jAM3S and Xannii, temporarily ceasing their Dota 2 operations.
It’s a tragic turn of events that highlights the need for integrity within esports and serves as a reminder of the consequences of succumbing to illegal activities.