AURA Fire, the rising force in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) esports, has made a groundbreaking move by welcoming the esteemed roamer, Tristan “Yawi” Cabrera, to their squad. Formerly a star player for ECHO Philippines (PH), Yawi now embarks on a fresh journey in the esports landscape of Indonesia, gearing up for the highly anticipated Mobile Legends Professional League Indonesia (MPL ID) Season 13.

This acquisition of Yawi signifies a turning point for AURA Fire, marking their unwavering determination to bounce back from two consecutive seasons of underwhelming performances. After securing the 8th spot in Season 11 and a 9th-place finish in Season 12, the team will aim for a resurgence, leveraging Yawi's unparalleled expertise as the roamer.

AURA Fire proudly announces Yawi's inclusion in the MLBB roster through an Instagram post on February 1, 2024. This move is particularly noteworthy as it marks the first instance of the Indonesian esports organization recruiting a Filipino import to strengthen its ranks.

In a poetic caption accompanying the announcement, AURA Fire expressed, “From the depths of the ocean, to the highest sky the Orca turns dragon, it is YAWI!!” This vivid metaphor encapsulates the transformative impact Yawi is expected to bring to the team.

Yawi, a revered figure in the Mobile Legends esports scene in the Philippines, holds a remarkable track record. Instrumental in ECHO's triumph in MPL PH Season 10 and the prestigious M4 World Championship, Yawi's journey faced a temporary setback as ECHO clinched 3rd place in the Mobile Legends Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2023. Subsequently, Yawi made way for Jaypee “Jaypee” Cruz in the main lineup for Season 12 before officially departing the team on January 29, 2024.

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The upcoming MPL ID Season 13 is poised to be a stage for AURA Fire's resurgence, fueled by the inclusion of Yawi in their roster. As fans eagerly await the unfolding of this new chapter, the synergy between AURA Fire and Yawi promises to set the Mobile Legends arena ablaze, creating ripples of anticipation throughout the esports community.