{"id":337266,"date":"2026-01-17T20:51:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T20:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=337266"},"modified":"2026-01-17T20:51:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T20:51:03","slug":"liquid-vs-gentle-mates-blast-bounty-2026-stage-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/liquid-vs-gentle-mates-blast-bounty-2026-stage-2","title":{"rendered":"Liquid outlast Gentle Mates in a three-map series at BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Stage 2 Round of 16 match between Gentle Mates and Team Liquid ended with a 2\u20131 victory for Liquid. The series followed a swingy script: Gentle Mates capitalized on their Inferno pick, but Liquid wrestled back control on Mirage and delivered a decisive close on Nuke. For Liquid, it was a test of composure and adaptation. For Gentle Mates, a missed opportunity after a strong opening map.<\/p>\n

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Gentle Mates came in aiming to impose their rhythm through Inferno. Recent results suggested they could challenge the favorite, and converting their map pick was meant to set up the series with momentum on their side.<\/p>\n

Liquid entered with a clear objective: progress without unnecessary risk. The team leaned on experience, map-pool depth, and the ability to grow into a series\u2014an approach that ultimately shaped the outcome.<\/p>\n\n

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Inferno \u2014 13:7. Gentle Mates convert their pick<\/h3>\n

On Inferno, Gentle Mates looked sharp. They managed timings well, won key duels, and kept Liquid\u2019s economy under pressure. Liquid struggled to establish tempo, and a handful of lost clutches prevented a comeback. Gentle Mates closed the map 13:7 to take the early lead.<\/p>\n

Mirage \u2014 13:9. Liquid level the series<\/h3>\n

Mirage proved to be the turning point. Liquid seized control early, found more consistent opening engagements, and denied Gentle Mates the space needed to build attacks. Despite pockets of resistance, Liquid remained calmer and closed Mirage 13:9 to even the series.<\/p>\n

Nuke \u2014 13:3. Liquid dominate the decider<\/h3>\n

On the decider, the gap became clear. Liquid imposed full control from the outset, quickly broke Gentle Mates\u2019 economy, and left no room to maneuver. Nuke ended 13:3\u2014an emphatic final statement.<\/p>\n

Player of the match \u2014 Roland \u201cultimate\u201d Tomkowiak<\/h3>\n