BLAST Open London 2025 concluded with a historic moment: 23-year-old Ukrainian Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko earned his first-ever MVP award from HLTV x 1XBET. He became the face of G2’s championship run, which ended with a dramatic five-map grand final victory over Vitality. In the decisive moments, it was HeavyGod who pushed his team over the finish line and sealed what can already be called one of the best matches of the season.
The final: from ZywOo duel to clutch heroics
The grand final between G2 and Vitality was not only a clash of two teams but also a personal duel between HeavyGod and Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut. The French superstar kept the series alive with phenomenal performances on maps two and three, but on the decisive Train his momentum faded while HeavyGod put on a true masterclass.
The Ukrainian’s three clutch rounds on Train became especially symbolic, turning the tide of the match and essentially deciding the fate of the trophy. These moments not only brought victory to G2 but also provided the ultimate argument in the debate over who deserved the MVP.
The road to MVP: consistency and decisive performances
HeavyGod entered the grand final already as the frontrunner in the MVP race. He impressed early with a standout group stage showing against Spirit, and in the playoffs he cemented his role as G2’s driving force with commanding performances against FaZe and FURIA.
- FaZe series: dominant Dust2 display with a 1.48 rating.
- FURIA match: control of key rounds and stability in open duels.
- Grand final: a climax defined by clutch plays on Train.
Alongside him, Matúš “MATYS” Šimko shone with consistent playoff form, earning himself a guaranteed EVP mention. But it was HeavyGod who carried the weight of being the central figure in the most important series.
The stats: numbers that speak for themselves
- Overall rating: 1.25
- LAN stage rating: 1.32
- Kills per round (KPR): 0.73
- Deaths per round (DPR): only 0.56
- Multi-kill rounds: 19.7%
- Clutches: 3 in the grand final vs. Vitality
These figures make HeavyGod not only G2’s main driving force but also one of the most consistent players of the entire event. His survivability (low DPR) and ability to close rounds single-handedly proved decisive on the road to the title.
Context: G2’s new leader
For G2, this victory marked the first major trophy since the winter rebuild of the roster. A club long associated with NiKo and m0NESY has now found its new star in HeavyGod. His leadership, combined with the structural improvements brought by huNter- and coach sAw, helped the “Samurai” transition from chaotic showings of the past to a disciplined and organized system.
For HeavyGod himself, this is a milestone that opens a new chapter in his career. At the start of the year, he had just moved from Cloud9, and now he lifts his first MVP medal on a big LAN stage. It is not only a personal achievement but also a strong claim for a spot among the world’s elite players by the end of 2025.
What’s next?
This MVP award is not only a symbol of G2’s triumph in London but also a marker of things to come. HeavyGod is now seen as one of the leading candidates for the HLTV Top 20, and possibly even for a place in the top five. For G2, the title confirms their return to being a team capable of lifting the biggest trophies in Counter-Strike.
