Renowned Dota 2 player Lasse “MATUMBAMAN” Urpalainen has emerged from retirement to grace the competitive stage once again. The Finnish veteran is celebrated for his extraordinary skills and notable victory at The International 7. He returned to professional play just a year after bidding farewell to the Dota 2 scene on October 30, 2022.
MATUMBAMAN’s comeback is set to unfold in the Fuzer Lategame Open 3. It is a tier 4 tournament boasting a €1,500 prize pool. His team, “Lassen parhaat miehet + Tommi,” secured the sole direct invite to the event.
Return of MATUMBAMAN as Midlaner
Having previously played as part of Team Liquid, where he achieved a commendable 3rd place at The International 2022, MATUMBAMAN will now assume the role of midlaner in this upcoming competition. Fans eagerly anticipate seeing how he adapts to the dynamic Dota 2 meta after a year-long hiatus from professional play.
He made his retirement announcement on Twitter last year after hard-fought series loss to Team Secret. It left the community both nostalgic and thankful.
MATUMBAMAN shower his gratitude by stating,
“Top 3 once again, was one hell of a run. I cannot imagine a better way to end one’s career. Thanks for the enormous support I have received during this event and the past 7 years. Bittersweet moment but I have no regrets. Thank you all and see ya.”
The Fuzer Lategame Open 3 is scheduled to take place in Tampere, Finland. It will happen on December 15th and 16th. While it is a Tier 4 tournament, the prospect of witnessing MATUMBAMAN back in action has generated excitement within the Dota 2 community.
Looking Forward to MATUMBAMAN’s Return
Fans are eagerly anticipating the return of this Finnish star to the competitive scene. But there remains speculation about whether this marks MATUMBAMAN’s full-time return to professional play or if it’s merely a brief stint in the spotlight. The tournament serves as an opportunity for him to reignite his passion for the game. Also, it offers fans a chance to relive the magical moments from his illustrious career.
The Dota 2 community now eagerly awaits December to witness MATUMBAMAN’s comeback and discover the next chapter in the story of this iconic player.
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