Friendly · Bo7 · engine v5.3
· Sat, Aug 15 2026 · 12:40 server time
Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Mantis
army value
■ Holden
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (125 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in White while Mantis spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Mantis at s1.
0:37 Holden gets One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Holden shows One Fact FE — Mantis has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:16 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:03 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
2:56 With enough marines, Holden kills off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:30 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:25 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:49 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:02 Mantis must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Mantis is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
5:37 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:04 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
6:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:51 Nice marine placement by Mantis, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
7:16 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
7:29 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:49 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:19 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:10 Mantis was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
10:12 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:34 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:57 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:18 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:50 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
12:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:35 Holden failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
13:49 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
14:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:28 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:02 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
15:21 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Mantis.Holden goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
16:06 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Holden.Mantis knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
16:34 It seems like Mantis has more units than Holden!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:06 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:16 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Holden.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The mid game —
17:43 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:10 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:06 Holden successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
19:45 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:48 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
21:02 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:23 In terms of army size, Holden and Mantis are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
21:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:17 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Mantis cleans up Holden's tanks!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Holden's position.
22:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
23:20 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
23:46 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Mantis.Mantis finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
23:58 Mantis dropped some marines into Holden's mineral line!Holden looks away for one second and Mantis makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:34 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
24:53 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
25:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:32 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Holden's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
26:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:38 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
26:57 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Mantis's mineral line!Holden gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:24 Mantis starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
27:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:01 Holden successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Mantis commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
28:39 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
28:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:19 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
29:39 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
30:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:29 Mantis was able to hold off against Holden's vultures and tanks.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Holden.
31:03 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
31:17 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:39 Holden dropped some marines into Mantis's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
32:18 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Holden right now.
32:30 Holden is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
33:08 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
33:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:54 Mantis was able to hold off against Holden's vultures and tanks.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Mantis holds Holden.
34:23 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:46 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
35:07 Holden feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:32 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
35:55 Holden's army is small compared to Mantis!Holden is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
36:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:51 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Mantis's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Mantis's position.
37:11 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
37:44 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
37:55 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Mantis's mineral line!Holden gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:23 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
38:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
39:23 Mantis's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Holden is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
39:41 Mantis destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Mantis cuts Holden's army in half.
39:57 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:36 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Mantis.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Mantis level the expansion.
40:44 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Mantis.Holden goes for the raid — Mantis is ready, and nothing comes of it.
41:22 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
41:40 Holden dropped some marines into Mantis's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Mantis's economy takes a real hit.
41:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
42:45 Mantis's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Holden is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
43:20 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Mantis — more than half the force is gone.
43:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
44:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Mantis defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
■ Holden
■ Mantis
army value
■ Holden
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:07 The Teal Mantis spawns at s1 while Purple Holden spawns at s2.We're underway — Mantis spawns at s1, Holden answers from s2.
0:33 Mantis gets One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.Mantis shows One Fact FE — Holden has gone One Fact FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:08 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:18 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:24 Mantis showed some epic marine micro, Holden lost all of his fighting marines!Holden wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
3:50 Mantis destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Mantis cuts Holden's army in half.
4:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Holden takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
4:43 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:20 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:35 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Mantis edges ahead on army strength.
6:22 Holden failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Mantis's defense was already in place.
6:52 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:37 Mantis only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Mantis cuts Holden's army in half.
7:49 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
8:25 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
8:59 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:49 Mantis failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
10:20 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
10:30 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:06 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Mantis!Holden is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
11:23 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
11:54 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
12:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:45 Nice marine micro! Mantis kills off Holden's marines and forces Holden to pull some SCVs!Holden wasn't ready. Mantis's early aggression takes the lead.
13:21 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:49 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
14:40 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
15:05 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:57 Mantis noticed that Holden didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Holden's defenses easily with a few dropships!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Holden's position.
16:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:07 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 Holden's army is small compared to Mantis!Holden is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
17:50 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
18:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Mantis as the game develops.
18:46 Holden doesn't have enough sieged up tanks in position and Mantis uses his number advantage to break Holden's defenses!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Holden's position.
19:23 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:06 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Mantis's economy.Holden knocks, Mantis answers. No damage done.
20:46 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
21:15 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:44 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
22:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:28 Mantis noticed that Holden didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Holden's defenses easily with a few dropships!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Holden's position.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Mantis's army.
23:01 After that battle, Mantis destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Mantis took it apart.
— The late game —
23:19 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
23:45 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
24:10 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
24:55 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:33 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Holden's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Mantis marches on.
26:04 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:41 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
🎙 Mantis's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
27:00 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Mantis.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Mantis level the expansion.
27:22 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
27:51 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
28:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:46 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Mantis cleans up Holden's tanks!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Holden's position.
29:25 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
29:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:13 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Mantis's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Mantis tears it down.
30:39 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 It's all going Mantis's way right now.
31:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Mantis's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Mantis
army value
■ Holden
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (348 lines)
0:11 Holden spawns at s2 in Teal while Mantis spawns at s3 in White.Holden takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Mantis settles in at s3 in White.
0:22 Holden gets One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Holden commits to One Fact FE; Mantis answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
0:48 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:24 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:31 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:52 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
2:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:36 Holden failed to kill off Mantis's defending marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
3:02 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
3:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
3:53 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:06 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
4:32 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
4:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:10 Mantis kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Mantis marches on.
5:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
6:03 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:05 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:41 With enough marines, Mantis kills off Holden's defending marines.The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Holden's front door.
8:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:35 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:42 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
9:01 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Mantis yet.
9:20 Mantis desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:07 With enough marines, Holden successfully defend against Mantis's marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
10:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:17 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:33 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
12:07 Currently, neither Holden nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Mantis yet.
12:31 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:10 Mantis lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Holden!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
13:34 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:17 Holden starts expanding.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:29 Holden is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:58 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
15:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:33 Holden was able to hold off against Mantis's vultures and tanks.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Mantis gained nothing for the cost.
15:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
16:19 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Mantis's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
16:45 Mantis tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Holden.Mantis knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
17:06 Holden feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:18 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
17:44 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:57 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
18:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:50 Mantis noticed that Holden didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Holden's defenses easily with a few dropships!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
19:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
19:30 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:00 Mantis tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Holden.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:07 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
20:48 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:31 Speed vulture micro in combination with tanks is definitely imbalanced! Mantis is slicing through Holden's army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
21:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:30 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:54 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
23:12 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
23:28 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:43 Currently, neither Holden nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Mantis yet.
24:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:29 Mantis was able to hold off against Holden's vultures and tanks.Mantis absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
25:06 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
25:48 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:00 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
26:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:51 With beautiful placement, Mantis successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Mantis cleans it up.
27:06 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:25 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:53 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
28:15 Holden feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
28:26 Mantis feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
28:58 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
29:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:29 Mantis noticed that Holden didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Holden's defenses easily with a few dropships!The mid-game push crashes through — Mantis breaks Holden's position.
29:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:30 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:37 Holden dropped some marines into Mantis's mineral line!Mantis looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:04 Cloaked wraiths from Mantis are harassing Holden!Mantis gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
31:55 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
32:11 Both Holden and Mantis appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Holden and Mantis are level.
32:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:53 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Holden's army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Mantis takes the middle of the game.
33:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
33:29 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
33:46 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Mantis's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Mantis shuts the door on Holden.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:23 Mantis's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
34:47 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
34:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:29 Mantis lost all of his vultures and tanks during this push! What a great move from Holden!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Mantis.
35:48 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
35:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
36:25 Holden has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
36:53 Mantis loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
37:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:25 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Holden's own tanks are firing into each other and Mantis cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
38:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
38:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:32 Holden has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
39:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:19 Both Holden and Mantis appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Holden and Mantis are level.
39:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:12 The dropships never land! Holden's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Mantis throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
40:30 It seems that Mantis only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:38 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:17 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:24 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Mantis finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
41:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
42:11 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
42:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
42:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:19 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Holden finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
43:32 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:22 Holden wins the tank trade in the middle and Mantis has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Mantis late.
44:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:08 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
45:22 Holden successfully harasses Mantis's economy.Holden gets into Mantis's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:38 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Mantis.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
46:12 Mantis decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:47 Mantis's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Holden is broken.There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
47:25 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
48:01 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Holden finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
48:20 Mantis moves out with his armies.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:45 At the moment, neither Holden nor Mantis is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Holden and Mantis are level.
49:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:24 Mantis's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Holden is broken.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Holden late.
49:36 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
50:06 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:18 Holden has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
50:51 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Mantis finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
51:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:35 Mantis was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
51:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
52:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
52:45 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Mantis.Good instincts from Mantis; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:52 Mantis loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
53:17 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Mantis's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Mantis's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:58 Mantis unsieged at the wrong moment and Holden's tanks punished every one of them.Mantis throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
54:33 Mantis destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
54:48 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
55:11 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
55:26 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Mantis finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
55:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
56:16 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
56:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
57:26 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Holden finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
57:39 Mantis has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
57:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:12 The dropships never land! Mantis's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:46 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
59:29 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
59:44 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:23 Holden was already sieged on the high ground — Mantis's push dies in the open.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
60:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:04 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
61:31 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Holden finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
61:52 Mantis loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
62:08 Holden might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Mantis did.Holden needs an expansion soon or Mantis's economy simply wins this.
62:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:54 Mantis's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Holden is broken.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Holden late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:39 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:56 Holden has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
64:21 Mantis has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
64:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
65:17 A perfect siege arc from Holden — Mantis walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Mantis late.
65:42 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Holden takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
66:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:18 Holden has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
66:47 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
66:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
67:26 Holden was already sieged on the high ground — Mantis's push dies in the open.Mantis throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
67:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
68:05 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
68:20 Holden has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
68:44 Mantis has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
69:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:39 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
69:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:27 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
70:56 Mantis has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
71:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
71:30 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Mantis's own tanks are firing into each other and Holden cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
72:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
72:32 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
72:51 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
73:14 Mantis loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
73:33 Currently, Holden and Mantis appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Holden and Mantis are level.
73:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
74:01 Mantis's mines and turrets hold the line, and Holden has to pull back.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
74:26 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
75:11 Holden has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
75:37 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Mantis finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
75:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
76:26 The dropships never land! Holden's goliaths shoot them down with the army still inside.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
76:49 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
76:56 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
77:24 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
77:41 Mantis starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
78:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
78:26 Holden was already sieged on the high ground — Mantis's push dies in the open.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
78:54 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
79:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
79:41 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
79:49 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Mantis finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
80:17 Currently, Holden and Mantis appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
80:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
80:51 Holden unsieged at the wrong moment and Mantis's tanks punished every one of them.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
81:31 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:44 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
81:58 Holden loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
82:34 Mantis loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
82:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
83:06 Mantis's goliaths clear the sky and the tanks do the rest. Holden is broken.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Holden late.
83:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
83:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:20 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
84:36 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Mantis finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
84:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
85:28 Mantis's mines and turrets hold the line, and Holden has to pull back.Holden throws the endgame army in and Mantis simply refuses to lose.
85:41 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Holden takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
85:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:16 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
86:40 Mantis decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Mantis crosses the map with everything.
87:08 In terms of army size, Holden and Mantis are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
87:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
87:47 Mantis wins the tank trade in the middle and Holden has nothing left to hold the line with.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Holden late.
88:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
88:56 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Holden finally commits to crossing the map.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
89:07 Mantis has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
89:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
90:01 Mantis's mines and turrets hold the line, and Holden has to pull back.Mantis holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
90:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
90:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
91:10 Mantis appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Holden right now.
91:17 Holden loads the dropships. If those tanks land behind the siege line this is over.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
91:47 Mantis has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
92:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
92:34 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Holden's own tanks are firing into each other and Mantis cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
92:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
93:07 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Holden takes a bite out of Mantis's force and backs off.
93:41 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Holden finally commits to crossing the map.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
93:48 Mantis has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
94:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
94:45 A perfect siege arc from Holden — Mantis walked into it and the whole army melted.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
95:00 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
95:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
95:45 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
96:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
96:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
96:57 Mantis's mines and turrets hold the line, and Holden has to pull back.Holden throws the endgame army in and Mantis simply refuses to lose.
97:04 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
97:46 Wraith cover ahead, tanks leapfrogging beneath — Holden finally commits to crossing the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
98:22 Mantis has the tank count at last — the whole line unsieges and starts crawling forward.Max supply, full upgrades: Mantis moves out to end it.
98:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
98:58 Mantis successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Mantis takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
99:24 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Mantis's army.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
99:39 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
99:54 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Holden right now.
100:28 Holden has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
100:52 Mantis has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.This is the big one — Mantis commits the late-game army.
101:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
101:35 The dropships land right on top of the siege line! Holden's own tanks are firing into each other and Mantis cleans up!There's no rebuilding from that. Mantis's late-game push decides it.
101:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
102:10 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
102:36 Mantis has spent twenty minutes building this army. Now it moves.Everything Mantis has built comes forward at once.
103:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
103:13 Holden successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
103:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
103:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
104:21 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Mantis!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Mantis's foundation.
104:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
105:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
105:24 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
105:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
106:07 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
106:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
106:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
107:14 A perfect siege arc from Mantis — Holden walked into it and the whole army melted.The final army does its work — Mantis breaks Holden late.
107:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
107:52 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
108:21 Mantis starts pushing across the map.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Mantis holds the stronger army for now.
108:49 Mantis appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Mantis has the edge over Holden right now.
108:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
109:28 The battle outcome favors Mantis as Holden's armies melt into Mantis's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Mantis. The push continues.
109:53 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
110:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
110:36 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Mantis's mineral line!Mantis looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
110:55 Unwilling to make the game too long, Mantis starts moving out.Mantis tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
111:05 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Mantis defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
■ Holden
■ Mantis
army value
■ Holden
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Mantis spawns at s4 in Blue while Holden spawns at s2 in White.Mantis in Blue at s4. Holden in White at s2. The map is set.
0:31 Holden gets One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Mantis commits to One Fact FE; Holden answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:03 Mantis places down a command center.More workers, more money: Mantis expands.
1:32 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:51 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:13 Mantis's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Mantis and Holden match each other.
3:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:11 Mantis showed some epic marine micro, Holden lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Holden's front door.
4:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
5:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:37 Attempting to end the game, Mantis moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Mantis pushes.
6:15 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:40 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:22 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:29 Nice marine placement by Holden, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Mantis's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:56 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:21 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:59 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:24 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:30 The battle outcome favors Holden as Mantis's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Mantis's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:24 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
12:50 In terms of army size, Mantis is behind Holden!Mantis is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
13:36 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
14:04 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:23 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:37 With enough marines, Holden kills off Mantis's defending marines.The early pressure works — Holden breaks Mantis's front door.
16:02 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
16:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
17:10 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
17:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:56 A few well placed tanks savaged the rest of Mantis's army!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Mantis's position.
18:34 Holden destroyed about half of Mantis's army after that battle.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
— The late game —
19:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:39 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
20:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:35 Holden noticed that Mantis didn't have enough anti-air and breaks Mantis's defenses easily with a few dropships!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Mantis's position.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
21:17 Holden only destroyed about half of Mantis's army.Half of Mantis's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
21:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Mantis taps out!Mantis GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Mantis
army value
■ Holden
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in Orange while Mantis spawns at s4 in Blue.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Mantis answers from s4.
0:42 Mantis opens One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Holden, One Fact FE from Mantis.
— The early game —
1:07 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:42 Holden successfully fends off Mantis's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Mantis home with nothing.
4:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
4:51 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:27 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:51 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
6:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:07 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:56 Holden showed some epic marine micro, Mantis lost all of his fighting marines!Mantis wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:34 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Mantis destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Mantis clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
9:30 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
9:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:33 All of a sudden, Mantis has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
11:15 Mantis has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
11:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:15 Holden figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
12:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:22 With enough marines, Holden kills off Mantis's defending marines.The early pressure works — Holden breaks Mantis's front door.
13:49 Holden destroyed more than half of Mantis's army after that battle!Holden shreds the better part of Mantis's army in one engagement.
14:13 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
15:00 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
15:18 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Mantis's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Mantis right now.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Mantis has left on the field.
16:00 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
16:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
17:05 Holden kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Mantis's way of life — Holden marches on.
17:35 Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
18:57 Holden decides to expand.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:03 Holden showed some epic marine micro, Mantis lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Mantis's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
20:39 The attack was a success, Mantis lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:09 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Mantis while losing less than half of his army.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:28 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
22:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Mantis GGs!That's it. Mantis looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Mantis taps out. Holden's early game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Mantis
army value
■ Holden
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The Blue Mantis spawns at s3 while Yellow Holden spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Mantis at s3, Holden at s1.
0:41 Mantis opens One Fact FE against Holden's One Fact FE.The builds are down: One Fact FE from Mantis, One Fact FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:46 Mantis showed some epic marine micro, Holden lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Holden's front door.
4:15 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
4:52 After that battle, Mantis still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:28 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
5:48 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:19 Mantis's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
6:59 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:32 Nice marine micro! Holden kills off Mantis's marines and forces Mantis to pull some SCVs!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Mantis's front door.
9:04 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
10:01 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:30 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
11:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:42 Nice marine placement by Holden, Mantis can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:19 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
13:52 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:18 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:24 Holden showed some epic marine micro, Mantis lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Mantis's front door.
15:42 Mantis lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
16:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Mantis — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
16:43 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
17:25 Mantis's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Mantis and Holden yet.
17:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:28 Holden kills off Mantis's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
18:56 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:24 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
19:56 Holden feels confident with his vulture-tank-goliath combo, and feels like rocking his opponent.Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
20:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
21:04 A few surprise wraith caught goliaths completely off-position, and Holden cleans up Mantis's tanks!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Mantis's position.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
21:28 About half of Mantis's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Mantis keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:28 Holden's vulture-tank ball is getting large, and it starts to roll out of the base!Holden's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
23:15 Mantis having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Mantis taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Mantis.
■ Holden
■ Mantis
army value
■ Holden
■ Mantis
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in Yellow while Mantis spawns at s3 in Blue.Holden in Yellow at s2. Mantis in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:37 Holden gets One Fact FE against Mantis's One Fact FE.Holden commits to One Fact FE; Mantis answers with One Fact FE.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Holden decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:32 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
3:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:30 Mantis showed some epic marine micro, Holden lost all of his fighting marines!The early pressure works — Mantis breaks Holden's front door.
4:19 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Mantis pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:11 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Mantis's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Mantis yet.
5:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:09 Mantis places down a command center.Mantis takes another base — the economy widens.
6:48 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:15 Mantis figures he has enough vultures to put on early pressure on his opponent so he decides to push out.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
7:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:12 Nice marine placement by Mantis, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Mantis holds the early rush without blinking.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:00 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
9:42 Holden bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Holden slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:12 Mantis decides to put on early pressure on his opponent by bringing out his marines.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
10:32 Mantis appears to have more army than Holden!Mantis's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
11:00 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:06 Holden was out-microed by Mantis and loses all his attacking forces.Mantis holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:40 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:10 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
13:48 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:02 Mantis bravely pushes out with his marines and vultures.Mantis slides the first vultures across the map — early mines, early pressure.
14:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:09 Mantis kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Mantis wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:30 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Mantis — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Mantis's army.Holden clips Mantis's army — real damage, but Mantis fights on.
16:43 Currently, neither Holden nor Mantis appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Mantis yet.
17:14 Mantis places down a command center.Quietly, Mantis adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:31 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The mid game —
18:11 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
18:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
19:12 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Mantis doesn't even slow down.
19:45 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
20:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Mantis seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
20:33 Mantis is bringing his vulture-tank ball to his opponent!Mantis's tank line crawls forward — siege by siege, the map shrinks.
21:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:30 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Mantis is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Mantis marches on.
22:17 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Mantis's force stays on that battlefield.
22:43 With excellent skills and micro, Mantis managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:07 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Mantis's armies.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Mantis level the expansion.
23:31 Mantis decides to start pushing across the map.Mantis has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Mantis's early game was simply better.
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