The MongolZ sensationally knocked out Team Vitality in the BLAST Bounty Season 2 semifinals with a 2:0 victory, advancing to yet another grand final of a major international tournament. The loss hit the French side hard — Vitality dropped from the top spot in the HLTV world rankings, with Team Spirit taking their place and set to face the Mongolian squad in the decisive match.
Road to the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Semifinal
The rivalry between Vitality and The MongolZ comes back into the spotlight, as these teams already share a history of crucial clashes. At the BLAST.tv Austin Major final, the French team narrowly claimed victory 2:1, and later, at IEM Cologne 2025, they repeated their success in the group stage with a clean 2:0 sweep. For The MongolZ, this was another chance to break the losing streak against one of the strongest opponents in the world.
At the current tournament, Vitality showed confidence and consistency, eliminating NRG, Legacy, and Liquid. Their game looked cohesive, and the experience of key stars helped them reach the semifinals without major difficulties.
The MongolZ, meanwhile, confirmed their growth by overcoming ENCE, paiN, and Aurora. The team demonstrated determination and discipline, proving that they are ready to fight at the highest level.
Semifinal showdown
In the semifinal, The MongolZ finally managed to take revenge for their previous losses and sensationally defeated Vitality 2:0, securing their place in the BLAST Bounty Season 2 grand final.
The match began on Mirage, where after a balanced first half at 6:6, the Mongolian side seized control. Vitality managed to win just one round on the T side, while The MongolZ flawlessly executed their defense, closing the map 13:7.
On Inferno, the audience witnessed total dominance from The MongolZ early on — they ended the first half with a commanding 10:2 lead. Although Vitality showed resilience after switching sides and nearly mounted a comeback, reducing the gap to just two rounds, the Mongols held their nerve and sealed the deal 13:11.
The defeat struck hard at Team Vitality: not only did they lose their shot at the final, but they also surrendered the No.1 spot in the HLTV ranking, now taken by Team Spirit.
MVP of the match
The star of the semifinal was undoubtedly senzu, who delivered a phenomenal performance. His stats were outstanding: ADR — 103.6, rating — 1.44. Senzu repeatedly became the key factor in winning rounds, consistently giving his team an edge and showing composure in clutch situations.
Alongside him, 910 also had a strong showing, finishing the series with the highest frag count across both maps — 42 kills. His firepower played a crucial role in keeping up the pressure on Vitality and helping The MongolZ secure their spot in the grand final.
The MongolZ await the final
Thus, The MongolZ pulled off one of the tournament’s biggest upsets, defeating the reigning Major champions and one of the top favorites — Team Vitality. This victory marked another historic step for the Mongolian roster, opening the way to a major grand final. Their biggest test is yet to come — a clash with Team Spirit, who currently lead the HLTV rankings and are in peak form.
After the match, Vitality captain apEX left an emotional comment on X:
“Well we are losing because of me, awful t sides, awful aim, awful calls… Sorry guys.”
