{"id":310982,"date":"2025-12-04T16:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=310982"},"modified":"2025-12-04T16:57:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:57:06","slug":"stage-3-major-imperial-mouz-g2-spirit-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/stage-3-major-imperial-mouz-g2-spirit-winners","title":{"rendered":"Imperial Among the First Winners of Stage 3\u2019s Opening Round \u2014 an Explosive Start to the Decisive Phase of the Major"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 opened with explosive intensity. The first four matches immediately set the pace for the most demanding phase of the tournament. With no weak opponents remaining, every team is battling for a place in the Champions Stage, while any defeat can send them spiraling into the dangerous 0\u20131 bracket. As a result, the winners move into 1\u20130 and take their first step toward the crucial 2\u20130 mark. Meanwhile, the losing teams fall onto thin ice and risk making their path to the playoffs significantly harder.<\/p>\n<h3>MOUZ vs PARIVISION \u2014 16:14 (Overpass)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-307334\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54955349515_86874a8da0_k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54955349515_86874a8da0_k.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54955349515_86874a8da0_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54955349515_86874a8da0_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54955349515_86874a8da0_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/54955349515_86874a8da0_k-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>MOUZ clutch out a late thriller, PARIVISION show the strongest fighting spirit of the day. The opening map of Stage 3 immediately demonstrated how brutal this phase can be. Although MOUZ entered as favorites, PARIVISION played with playoff-level discipline \u2014 precise control, sharp timings, and consistent duels. However, the decisive factor was MOUZ surviving intense pressure in the closing rounds. xertioN, Spinx, and Jimpphat delivered when it mattered most, securing a narrow but extremely valuable victory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Vladyslav \u201cxiELO\u201d Lysov (PARIVISION)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__media y-red-dif-4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=ManlyGoldenReindeerAMPTropPunch-zMzZTYmfU4vRg8zS&amp;parent=community.skin.club\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.31<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 24\u201322<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 81.1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Swing: +4.07%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moreover, xiELO was the strongest player on the server \u2014 further underlining PARIVISION\u2019s growing potential.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-b8-vs-falcons-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54929590529_c4c88e4933_k-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Prediction for B8 vs Falcons \u2014 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-b8-vs-falcons-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">Prediction for B8 vs Falcons \u2014 StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/prediction-for-b8-vs-falcons-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 04 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Imperial vs The MongolZ \u2014 16:14 (Dust2)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-310994\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953973672_0658e91f5a_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953973672_0658e91f5a_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953973672_0658e91f5a_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953973672_0658e91f5a_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953973672_0658e91f5a_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953973672_0658e91f5a_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>chelo carries Imperial to victory in one of the day\u2019s most explosive matches. Dust2 quickly turned into a firefight filled with explosive rushes, lightning-fast trades, and constant attempts to regain momentum. The MongolZ leaned on their signature chaotic style; however, Imperial\u2019s experience proved to be the more reliable weapon. Additionally, the most memorable highlight was a spectacular Dual Elites ACE from controlez, briefly reigniting the intrigue. Even so, Imperial remained calm and disciplined in the key rounds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Marcelo \u201cchelo\u201d Cespedes<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__media y-red-dif-4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LB-G45bOToo?si=KNKoMQBijg2uFf1F&amp;clip=UgkxRMSPhA78ZwXMg8xZ53CgKszyd2mSNpdF&amp;clipt=EJWKuAIYrf-4Ag\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.32<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 26\u201320<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 97.2<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Swing: +3.16%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A true captain delivering true impact.<\/p>\n<h3>Passion UA vs G2 \u2014 8:13 (Mirage)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-308915\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953975212_b0bfe0837c_k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953975212_b0bfe0837c_k.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953975212_b0bfe0837c_k-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953975212_b0bfe0837c_k-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953975212_b0bfe0837c_k-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54953975212_b0bfe0837c_k-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>G2 display championship-level discipline, Passion UA fight hard but crumble under pressure. On Mirage, G2 looked structured, focused, and fully confident in their decisions. Their mid control and deep rotations denied Passion UA a stable economic foundation. The Ukrainian squad fought back, and both Kvem and JT found key opening duels; however, this was not enough against G2\u2019s cold, controlled tempo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Nikita \u201cHeavyGod\u201d Martynenko<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__media y-red-dif-4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LB-G45bOToo?si=L0znLW3YShQVBN2W&amp;clip=UgkxDeT_qLvvgaYI8typcjNx8bJBkwVol4oB&amp;clipt=ELX3swQYzey0BA\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.56<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 21\u201313<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 101.5<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">KAST: 90.5%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>HeavyGod dominated every segment of the map.<\/p>\n<h3>Spirit vs Liquid \u2014 13:8 (Train)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-309230\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54956115862_c3c84a34b4_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54956115862_c3c84a34b4_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54956115862_c3c84a34b4_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54956115862_c3c84a34b4_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54956115862_c3c84a34b4_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54956115862_c3c84a34b4_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>donk demolishes Liquid with the most explosive performance of Stage 3\u2019s opening round. Train returned to the Major and immediately delivered a narrative-worthy match. Spirit looked thoroughly prepared for any scenario: aggressive entries, lightning-fast decisions, and complete confidence in individual duels. Liquid attempted to regain tempo through ultimate and s1uhy; however, nothing stopped donk. He opened the match with an ACE, overwhelmed Liquid in duels, won impossible fights, and essentially decided the entire map on his own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Daniil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"article__media y-red-dif-4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=CuriousAgreeableEmuRaccAttack-LZVziNxhxemuyzdV&amp;parent=community.skin.club\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 2.38<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 30\u201311<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 137.2<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">KAST: 90.5%<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Swing: +11.72%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It was a top-1-level performance \u2014 a flawless blend of mechanics, aggression, and game sense.<\/p>\n<h3>VRS changes after Stage 3\u2019s opening round<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Spirit: +48 pt \u2192 #5 (\u21914)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">MOUZ: +37 pt \u2192 #4<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Imperial: +61 pt \u2192 #23 (\u21916)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">G2: +25 pt \u2192 #8<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">PARIVISION: \u20131 pt \u2192 #17<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">The MongolZ: \u201327 pt \u2192 #7<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Passion UA: +2 pt \u2192 #26<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Liquid: \u20138 pt \u2192 #11<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key takeaways \u2013 Spirit gain the biggest momentum among top teams. Imperial make the largest leap of the round. Liquid and The MongolZ suffer painful ranking drops.<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1\u20130 bracket<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Imperial<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">G2<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Spirit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>0\u20131 bracket<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">PARIVISION<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">The MongolZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Passion UA<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Liquid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Round 2 will push someone closer to the legendary 2\u20130 milestone. In contrast, others will find themselves one step away from an elimination fight. Stage 3 is only beginning, and the true heat is still ahead.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-budapest-major-2025-top-pickem-predictions\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/481019dc03956d06ffa5bcec7df9dca6.png.webp\" alt=\"Best Community Pick\u2019Ems Predictions Ahead of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-budapest-major-2025-top-pickem-predictions\">Best Community Pick\u2019Ems Predictions Ahead of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-budapest-major-2025-top-pickem-predictions\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 09 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"skin-club-pick-em-challenge\"><strong>Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pickem.skin.club\/en?_gl=1*18lwxc8*_gcl_au*OTk5MzQwNTQ4LjE3NTc0NDMzNDI.\">Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 an interactive feature where fans predict match results, choose advancing teams, and earn points throughout the tournament. 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