Gaimin Gladiators pulled off a stunning upset victory over Team Liquid in a closely contested series at ESL Pro League Season 23. The Gladiators secured a 2-1 win with victories on Dust2 (13-9) and Ancient (13-10), while Team Liquid managed to take Nuke with a score of 13-11. Gaimin Gladiators' HEN1 delivered a standout performance, achieving an impressive 1.41 rating and a 54-31 K-D ratio. This result sees the lower-ranked Gladiators advance further in the tournament, proving their ability to challenge top teams.