The Greatest Underdog in Esports History
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2019
- We all remember OG’s incredible TI win last year.
From the anime-grade betrayal that was Fly and s4’s departure, to OG’s insane run from a last place ranking to the Aegis, OG’s story was the stuff of dreams are made of.
But the thing that made it all that much more incredible was their twenty-year-old rookie midlaner. Not only was he picked up just three months before TI, Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen had virtually zero LAN experience before setting foot on the biggest stage in Dota.
Thanks to one tournament, this quiet and unassuming Finn went from streaming in his bedroom to shaking hands with the President.
Hosted by: Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
Written by: Dimitri Pascaluta (@DPascaluta)
Edited by: Simmy Fong (@Sifolyy)
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"Can he ever achieve that kind of success again?"
HE JUST DID.
Exact... fucking ...ly. To everyone saying OG won by fluke. In your face NOOBS |Flower|
THEY'RE NOT THE UNDEDOGS ANYMORE, THEY'RE THE CHAMPION
@@dhanarizky1657 CANT WAIT FOR THEM TO WIN 3 TIMES IN A ROW pog champ
I second this LOL. THE CHAD GODSON IS A LITERAL NORSE GOD
JUST LOOK AT THEI RUN FFS, NOT A SCRATCH DON'T YOU DARE CALL THEM THE UNDERDOGS XDD
Topson basically has the DotA 2 Speed Run Record.
Up you go!
Lol 😂
FACTS
Excuse me em em" nisha has leave the chat"
@@Jack-lj4lz but he has a lot of LAN experience.. meanwhile topson has 0 LAN experience when he played at his first Ti
Topson went from nerd awkward person to anime villain looking person in just one year lol
Topson to Godson
He lookin pretty good no homo 👀👌
He looks like a lot to a blond version of The Riddler in Gotham TV show, hilarious. And what a formidable team mate.
Flopson to godson
Now i can cry happily after seeing so many people complimenting topson, i first started to watch him play pubs all the time using quas wex invo, didnt even thought he could win ti 2 times like this that time. The way he plays dota is indeed unusual, how he can adjust to any situation, topson is a game changer in dota pro scene, not just topson, the whole og team is breaking the meta and drafting and became the most overpowered team in history of ti.
Oh, and btw, topson just won his 2nd consecutive TI. He will never be the next miracle and suma1l, he went far beyond that.
@@cayzer8216 profesional games is important , pub is shit.
ana carried Topson, try to change my mind
@@cayzer8216 laning isn't the only thing that matters. If that's the case, sumail would have won back to back championships. Topson knows how to control the tempo of a game. When to go crazy and when to create space. And that's how they win the game. Ana requires farm and Topson provides it with ample space. He's truly the best mid atm.
Vikum Wijekoon saw his qw invoker feeding on lane 1v1 and still win TI cause Ceb, ana and N0tail are too good for this game
@@cayzer8216 wow you are so jealous.
Of him.
btw Notail is just so good at finding incredible young talents. first Miracle, Ana, and then Topson. he's the bigdaddy afterall
Arie Maxi true
miracle was well known before his entry at pro scene. but yes he was the one that brought him to the stage.
There was a Danish team that Crit trialed for and he was dismissed as untalented and not a very good teammate or team player or captain. Then Notail picked him up and the rest is history
Ya find me also
The man is incredible at finding talent and don't forget Crit who is still one of the best support players in dota
i guess bigDADDY found his topSON
kbye
lol atleast u tried ... 2 points for that lmao
Underrated comment haha
PepeScoots actually good sir PepeScoots
Bigdaddy with his top son named ana.
good joke bean
man, every man on OG is an anime protagonist
NoTail: the kinda dark betrayed man story arc, where his best friend betrays him and breaks his promise, until he comes back gets revenge and fulfills his dreams
Ana: the redemption story arc where he was considered a failure, but comes back to prove all the doubters wrong
Ceb: also redemption arc, but also the leader that believed in his friends, kept them together through hardship and pushed them to victory
Jerax: The friendly face who finally explodes and destroys the competition
Topson: the unproven rookie, given a chance by a team out of its prime, who becomes that unknown element that finally helps them win
grss1982 Ana might be Mitsui I guess Ceb definitely Kogure and N0tail might be Akagi
OG's run at TI8 was basically a sports shounen, except it's not fiction
I'd watch that shit in a heart beat man
Now go back to your room, sit down, and write that as light novel. I'll read it for sure. Top Seller guaranteed.
This is a story, Worthy of a 3 season anime
Commentator: Topson is never going to be the next Sumail
TI8 : Topson destroys Sumail in the midlane
Not Sumail but better
Actually sumail was not destroyed at midlane, all 5games of eg had good consistent early games dominating og , but OG somehow finds their way to comeback at late games
PS : OG fan btw
@@rudymardocoy5702 yes, og team coordination is on another level with the other teams
@@jordynoegroho8730 OG is ridiculously good at exploiting enemy mistakes and taking advantage of windows. That's why even though they are behind they could still run over the enemy.
Nobody destroys sumail midlane, the guy is the laning phase God.
Topson starts playing serious for 1 year -> wins TI
Arteezy: BabyRage
Clifftz
He prove it not about years of playing. Its about his talent and right team mates to compliment it.
back number rtz have talent. But he's too mechinical about the game. Doesnt often go with any creative things (items,etc - the last creative thing he make is mirana shotgun build.)
back number and in case with topson. Beside the talents and the right team, dont forget "luckiness".
Some things just dont change.
When are we gonna get a feature about Ana’s story? That guy carried OG so hard in so many crucial games
Topson play good but ana carried OG team
Topson deserved a video and Ana deserves one also.. He is one fantastic human being and has some superb leading skills.
I remember how people trashtalked ana when he started to play in og.
In the previous video they did about OG winning TI they only mention Ana once... its like hes an afterthought
Takes a year break...comes back...wins TI...goes off again
If that aint the best thug life i dont know what is
They just went back to back; The first defense of the Aegis
Well it's 2nd defense. The first was navi but failed to defend it.
@@ProDotaUser that means og is the first. Navi cant defend it
@@mochachino56 not really. It didn't say that they had to win
@@mochachino56 "first defense". What's your score in reading comprehension boy?
First aegis defended*
Who's here now? OG going back to the finals! Rooting for them to win this year yet again!
they truly deserve it, damn!
The broke the Periodical Law of TI Champions last year, they could broke another one this time!
i hope its a liquid og final, this way, whoever wins, will do history
Could it be, maybe they could beat another TI Curse?
@@retarlded7098 but Liquid would deserve it to with that record LB run. Honestly, I hope it will be Liquid vs OG. Whoever wins then, I'll be happy.
Well...time to watch True Sight again.
watch the version where OG is watching it live. Their commentary is priceless!
I've lost count of how many times I've seen it... Got a buddy who never played/watched any mobas i convinced to see it, he thought it was so good he actually had to see it a second time a few weeks later.
@@pieterbassie85 watched it 3 times already + their commentary - truesight 2sick.
we need a "og watching og watching true sight"
this guy has no chill man.
- So, Topson, how quick can you turn yourself from a pubstar amateur to a TI champion?
- Yes.
he wasn't a pubstar lmao i was in a team with him few years ago back when i was still playing dota2 we used to scrim atleast 5 days a week for multiple hours he used to be captain of our team and position 5 support im suprised he managed to make it to pro scene as solo mid since thats some radical gameplay change from chen's and crystal maidens any1 in tier2/tier3 teams who scrims consistantly probably played vs him numerous times even back when we played together we managed to get few wins of some cis teams like vp and empire back when they were a thing
Never add amateur when your gonna say pub star.
Even ana uncalibrated solo MMR...
@@HyderyuszEnT fuck ana, that genius guy just went lazying around, came back again just to win 2 ti, and he's a fucking successful student in college, how perfect is that😂😂
Itis actually "WOOOAAT!?"
This documentary should be about topsons skincare and new haircut after they won TI
HAKDAWG puberty hit him meeting gaben
He looks so good now. A true transformation
The CHADSON
Lmao
@@pr_ank_sisters i laugh so hard fuck hahahaha
I swear Topson's Arc Warden defense against PSG.LGD was one of the best defenses I've ever seen in TI
Goddamn it, that was superb performance from both ana and topson
What match?
IT IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST DEFENSE. I can never see how alliance, navi, liquid, or even elite chinese teams throughout all of the past TIs can top that holy fuck cluster of a defense.
I think this guy doesnt have a human heart, the way he played is like he never felt nervous and panic during teamfight
@@laserdemonfrostmage8421 EG vs EHOME last TI6 is a notable comeback game tho and one of the best comebacks + best defense in TI history
Dude respect this guy...first LAN and first win a biggest prize pool in esport history
and get into the list of the top most earning players in esport just from 1 LAN event
Veteran DotA 2 pros : *exist*
Topson : I'm about to end this man's whole career
Topson in TI8
"errr.. I guess... I could do Zeuss.."
Topson in TI9
" GIMME FOOKING PUGNA!!!!!"
hahahahahahahaha!!
HAHAHA. "PiCk mE puGna"
its incredible how money and experience improve his confidence level
@@asmerX100 yes! he's a changed man :DD. who i hope will still have his 100% win rate in 3 ti's. 3 wins
"Pek meh, pek meh Poogna" -Topson
Topson is the MVP for the three games in the grand finals of Ti9, so proud of how much he’s grown. Topson Godson. I let my playing do the talking!
Flopson cribbers went underground xD
i let my chatwheel do the talking
I think so too. Especially game4. Even if ana had his ags, i think they can't counter liquid if godson bought bkb or other defensive/offensive items.
You know why OG won TI? It's because they didn't give two shits who they're playing against. They just picked whatever they felt would win them the game. They had fun! You can see that through the Truesight documentary.
Agree 100%
yeah psg lgd had pressure og didnt give a fuck i loved when jerax asked ana to relocate back to base in game4 just for memes :D you can see they are just playing for fun but winning is a bonus on the side aswell
Garnyd ceb motivates the team it’s beautiful
OG's cheat sheet was just props, they barely relied on them but it worked against LGD.
True that said they understood the meta their late game was insane ana is a fucking god only guy who can carry that hard is miracle.
Hey guys I'm from 2020, gotta tell you, Topson still has 100% winrate on TI
hi im from 3035
I'm gonna remember this
Ill put my tactical comment here for this prophecy.
comment from 2020, yep, it checks out, still 100% winrate
@@0BeReK0 I APPROVED THIS
S4 and Fly gonna be watching finals from hotel room again
o yeah! haahahha
Who's here after TI9 grand final? Topson MVP easily. The Pugna was a sight to behold.
maybe LGD's strategy to give Topson a bad game is actually pretty good against OG, seeing Topson beat down liquid on the grand finals
Jetleck Maybe that's it. We didn't see the rotations that will certainly put Topson in a bad situation this year. Or maybe he just improved significantly compared to last year. GG
I love Topson but Ana was MVP
Man that pugna, he was styling around Liquid!!!
Topson 17 kills.
Yup, on a freaking Pugna mid. 17 kills.
TI games are so amazing. The plays, the casting, and the crowd roaring. No other events hold the same intense atmosphere.
@@Aly-oo4bn The previous ti is very interesting actually its has story than csgo tour. Dont get me wrong I watch and play csgo too
Shanghai Major: hold my limp noodles.
Manila Major: I cant hear you, crowd's too loud
@@Aly-oo4bn HAHAHA no.
He deleted his comment, because he's wrong HAHAH
Instead he played Monkey king, Pugna !?
Ohh this video is published before TI9 Grandfinal
Monkey king - Rampage
Pugna - Ultrakill
That Pugna literally drove ODPixel crazy. XD
17 kills @23 minute marks come on he is a legend puppey should be shame on the comment he made.
The one thing special about topson is his decision making in pro scene, he is indeed special, his laning skills wasnt good like sumayl and miracle but he actually knows how to play dota and control the tempo, he is a special person in the dota world, not many can play calmly like him
@@N3K923 lets be honest. if you meet player like him in pubs im sure you also be mad. he does weird shit in ranked pubs
@@jaylanijasman I think we all have our moments online or offline where our nerves got the better of us, where we lashed out because it is easy to blame someone.
If you look back, most of the time you know it was kind of wrong to do that. But it is a human thing to do.
Topson is for sure one of the most entertaining players to watch, because he is an active player. I mean, thats true for OG as a whole, they are a fighting team. Aggressive, thats always great to watch, if they lose or win, you know you get to see fights, kills and not a boring 60 minute farming contest...
7:20 "Topson exactly what OG need. A SOLDIER. Someone who would KEEP FIGHTING no matter how hopeless it seems." This is very true.
Ucon Film
Topson: “I can do this all game”
Ofcause he is not the next miracle and sumail. He is Topson he make his own legacy
*Godson
Yeah, Sumail and Miracle, even if they are extremely good, doesn't even measure up to Topson.
In my opinion he's the best mid player in Dota2 history.
*Godson
@@OriginalPuro Nah, no disrespect but Sumail mid skill is legendary even many pros admit it, he's one of the few player that i see almost always win his lane alone/helped, have huge presence in mid-game, carrying endgame. Topson is great, but from the rapport, sumail is one of the best or probably the best midlaner.
Fortunately, dota is a 5v5 game, just because sumail might be stronger midlaner, doesn't mean it will win games.
@@Username-cs1bi winning the mid lane is just part of being a midplayer. granted, sumail is better in winning mid lane, but if the last two TIs are any indication, topson just knows his role better and just executes. I like how Topson is described here, a soldier. he doesn't mind losing the mid lane. he doesn't mind getting killed. he knows the ice cream is the ultimate goal.
EG : **exists**
Topson : im gonna end this man's whole carrier
Damn Daniel *organization’s
Career
I don’t even play this game and I love your videos on it
@@goatedonthedotes8324 LUL
@@goatedonthedotes8324 1-5000 hours being the tutorial.
You're so pure.
I love how this comment blew up on my birthday thanks guys!
@@goatedonthedotes8324 accurate lul
And now here I am watching Topson's back story after watching TI9 OG vs LIQUID finals..
Double win @@
And now he's a two time TI CHAMP! From Topson to Godson.
Also on n0tail during TI8
"Who was there for you?
"All six of them…"
The feels man
This video brought tears in my eyes. FLOWER POWER!
__ Same.love you
Topson's flashy plays with Invoker against EG and Monkey King against LGD was widely praised. His failures with Invoker against LGD and Zeus against EG was criticized. But for me, there are two well defined plays that Topson made which can be called the best plays of TI8 that went under the radar.
1) The insane defense of the ancient and subsequent gg push against LGD in the upper bracket finals with Arc warden. Essentially pulling off a 2v5 defense with Spectre and later on a 2v5 offense with Earthshaker.
2) His actions during the now famous moment when Ceb made his Axe call on Grand Finals game 4. Blinking in and hexing Ame forced fy to use his snowball save which left Ana free to kill somnus. And when the snowball was rolling, he cast icewall in the perfect position with max quas before dying so that all LGD heroes were literally unable to move, setting up their positioning for the big call from Axe
On the second part, he intentionally hit and aggroes the ancient creeps, Prowler, so that they would root.He was able to keep calm and think critically in that chaos.
Thank you so much. I watched that game 4 more than 10 times and still didnt notice this thing. Look like every time i watch their Ti8 run again and agai , i can still find something new 😊😊😊😊
3:22 oh boy that phase aged well like old wine
Whos that loser
@@eraze5732 GranDGrant
He owned up to what he said though. I'll at least give him props for that.
6 dislike from EG team and the coach
just pick spec
and the rest of LGD's organization 🤣
1 must be from puppey :D
Lulba
No, EG team and puppey
OG’s TI8 story is legendary, movie script worthy shit. man can’t believe TI always makes so many great stories, hopefully TI9 is anyway near half as good 🤞
yep, before, I don't really care about OG tbh. But the grand finale won my heart, then came the truesight. You know what happened after that
Topson is the embodiment of the saying:
*"You're not ugly, you're just poor"* 😎
Can he ever achieve that kind of success ever again?
Topson: Hold our Aegis
Please do a Jerax video. He is so underrated. Best position 4 imo
True
Fy, GH, and Jerax. All gods in their own rights.
@@cralo2066 don't forget cr1t man, also zayac from na'vi I got a feeling he's gonna go big
@@darkdabs2808 i prefered Tims for Zayac.
that's what i' m thinking also. arguably, the best support player
Alright, here comes the ti8 hype back inside of me.
get ready for Liqudi Hype at TI9 with W33, thats gonna stick even longer
ti9 incoming!
@@madrain9898 NO
OG will get Secreckt this year.... no fluke TI win anymore
@@dzk6714 yeah. OG probably won't be able to win. Nobody was prepared to even see og at the ti last year, let alone fight them.
"Can he ever achieve that kind of success again?"
Topson: hold my aegis
wait, no, give it back
@@ellipsoidi why? They won ...u blind
@@yahikoksm5125 whooosh
the real mvp is Ceb... he gives motivational speech to the team especially Topson since he got bully mid by enemy team.
ya he really believed in them
Ceb is such a fun guy to listen to. One second he's calming Topson who just got ganked and died, the next second he is swearing in French along side notail
Ti9 is diff story now. damn this guy always solo kill his mid opponent. so beast playing dota.
TI8 was so much hype it had more feels on it when I look back on TI3. only the two TI's that played all 5 games. The story with OG amplifies it further. I swear it almost made me cry when Notail held the aegis in his arms.
I think the unknown factor is a really good edge on big tournaments like these. In TI's, top teams study each other enemy teams to prepare well for the games against them. This is why LGD tried to dumpster Topson every game.
I am not a MOBA guy but I enjoyed this vid. Good job.
"The power of flowers and friendship" is still one of the most underrated casts ever. It's just so stupid and accurate its great.
This should be revised, and as quick as possible.
His plays in the grand finals of TI9 probably squashed any doubt about him.
I think this needs an update. First champion to ever win a second TI and that too back to back. What a god.
"Can he ever achieve that kind of success again?"
HE JUST DID, AGAIN & AGAIN
GREETINGS FROM POST TI10 2020
Back to back championships! Can't wait for another feature video from this channel ;)
Why the hell do I get emotional even after a year, even after watching this so many times!!! Toson invoker and that commentary. Gold!
I mean.... 5 comebacks in a row is insane
"Can he ever achieve that kind of success again?"
.
.
.
Yes he just did
Great thanks for the tears in my eyes after 11 months since ti8
I watched TI9 final but man, TI8 final is still the best. So many emotions.
I don't play this game & barely started trying League but I've already queued up the OG vs PSG Grand Final because this video got me so hyped up.
You should watch True Sight! I got a friend that had never played/watched any mobas, and one day i convinced him to watch it. He thought it was so good he had to see it a second time a few weeks later. And ofc he started playing dota with me :D
I would recommend watching the True Sight Documentary valve released on it, and then if you like the version where the team is watching it for the first time live.
"He can't be the next miracle or the next sumail"
Ya, because he is Godson.
Gotta say, im really inspired by this team. ive watched OG against odd by redbull and True Sight.. really inspiring story. Not giving up, Standing up again and again. Never lose faith in ur team mates, always support each other if one is behind another steps up.. really2 good, inspiring story. Ive quitted DOTA since DOTA 2 started but was inspired to play it once more because of OG...
I came here to say that OG won back to back TI championships!
OG Breaks the curses!
Back to Back Champion!
Only team to win 2 TI Aegis
and many more!
I get chills every time I hear this story. That's why I come back to Dota every now and then - because of the great memories, both from playing and from watching.
dota has the most unforgiving esport model, not the same as other esport or moba. make it or break it. win it all or go home. No place for charity. But this makes the best stories of esport. bone chilling esport history.
Edit: i mean other esport names had bigger salary, they can slack be lazy all day they still received those salary thru contract shit.
Lol there are many great esport stories besides dota2
@Miguel Carones i dont think so bruh, not gonna argue with this. just have a good day.
Ace Roger At least not in most esport that has league system since usually there is no win all or break all for a team (and there is still no esport that has OG TI8 story in fact none of them even close to it)
@@aceroger772 so erm when is faker gonna win another leugue champions?
@@ufuk5872 Faker hasnt won anything internationally for a couple years now..
I even started to cry he is truly amazing
it became a tradition to watch this every year, like it so I remember
If OG wins TI9 No one will ever beat that record, #DreamOG
OG will beat it next year.
n0tail best dota2 scout
Koruky too
Lol true, got Miracle, Cr1t, Ana, and Topson to where they are now
You missed moonmeander
@@brunorafael1077 moon was scouted by kyle.. for complexity..
@@brunorafael1077 I think Moon was scouted by Fly
All this documentaries about OG members is making me want to learn and play the game.
A person who proved that you literally learn from your mistakes. After TI8 he really came back so strong
Topson looks like Aizen with his happy "nice guy" face and then he murders your hopes and dreams in the game
“..with a small hero pool”
TI9: not anymore..
This is an extremely entertaining video to watch after TI9 finals.
I liked his thinking out of the box. That helped to break other pros minds. Unconventional plays indeed helped OG to win.
Godson, two-time TI winner. what a legend
hate Topson? try win TI by yourself on your first try! 👍
*ahem TI1 Na'Vi
And just 1 yrs experienced.
Winning 2 TIs in a row within a year 👍
On your first Pro tournament..
Topson winrate in ti is 100%
here after OG wins back to back TI for second time. very well done!
I dropped playing dota for almost 3 years now. But wow. This short made me want to play and follow the scene again.
Respect is all we got for this guy💯
everyone: “can he ever achieve that kind of success again?”
topson: “hold my difussalblade
hes planning for a third time
And they're back to back TI Champions!
This documentary is so cool I watched it 3 times in a row
N0tail is like Simon Cowell of Dota
Thanks to Topson I finally learned to play Arc Warden and now it's one of my best heroes
Learn Arc from rtz boy
Thanks to topson my lung cancer was cured I have now 5% higher oxygen intake than before the cancer
Here waiting for the next ICONIC MOMENT TI9 video!!!
I love how his “small hero pool” became a poison to the other team. Teams constantly banned out Invoker against OG. His MK and Pugna rolled through Team Liquid in game 2,3. Ridiculing teams with his Tiny, farming Fountain with his BB, last but not least DELETED Ame with his Tidehunter.
Im sorry but u don’t see these heroes pool with other midlaners. The traditional mid play style is boring and out of date.
He did have small hero pool during TI8 but when it come to TI9 it’s completely different
Armor vs tide kekw
Oh, and they are killing it in ti9 rn
Efficiency over flashiness. Topson's invoker is the midlane hero you can rely on
this needs a sequel now
"that come what may, you will forever meet one of the best!"
The FEELS
Pub star to making liquid like a bot in ti9 grand final
I watch all matches OG from qualified to champ.
Make part 2.....he did it again!!
Watching this after 2019 TI finals
GG OG
Well what now haters, he's already one of the best player in the dota right now and 1 sec. They're about to win again at TI9
One of?? Bruh hest the greatest midlane of all time. Ti9 was just like pub match to him
Topson turned from underdog to an alpha male in one year. I've never seen a player improve so much in just a year...
Came back after TI9 and the answer is yes, he can do it again.
yes his unorthodox build is out of this world. just like his Gyro + Diffu which led them to victory.
And today, OG won TI9 and become the first team won 2 TI also back-to-back champ with same roster. PS: OG won TI9 with IO as carry
Mark Sullivan topson is undefeated in TI
You can't spell CHAMPION without IO tbh
Leumel Postrero topson have 100% win rate in TI. 2 TI, 2 Aegis, with new tagline “$15mil diffusal blade”
Sumail/miracle mids are farm centered thats why they having trouble syncing with their carry but topson’s mid isnt farm centered. He creates space for ana. That’s why he is the best at mid (teamwise not individual skill wise)
Yeah, this is so true, topson basically ruins all of his enemy's lane by roaming, just look at ti9 final, miracle got a hard time because of topson
Lamunedo Nein Unless he plays arc warden. But I agree topson As a midlaner he is so Good at making space and forcing mistake.
To this day topson smile is that like "Honey sweet" man... I love this guy
watching in 2020 and still hyping and being proud of completely stranger dude