The MongolZ Shock FaZe Clan with 2–0 Victory at BLAST Major Austin 2025 Playoffs

On June 20, 2025, the playoff stage of the BLAST.tv Major Austin began with a shocking result as The MongolZ defeated FaZe Clan 2–0 in a best-of-three series. The Mongolian squad delivered a confident and composed performance, eliminating the powerful European international team and advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.

The match began on Mirage, where The MongolZ secured a 13–9 win through strong coordination and key individual plays. The second map, Anubis, was more closely contested, but MongolZ managed to edge out FaZe with a 13–11 victory, closing the series without needing a third map.

Statistically, 910 was the standout player of the series, finishing with a 40–25 K/D and an impressive 1.35 rating. Senzu also contributed significantly, recording a 35–27 K/D and a 1.19 rating. Their aggressive yet disciplined playstyle proved too much for FaZe to counter.

On the FaZe side, karrigan led the charge with a 32–31 K/D and a 1.07 rating, while frozen ended with 28–32 and a 1.03 rating. Despite moments of resistance, FaZe struggled to match the pace and precision of their opponents.

This result is widely considered one of the biggest surprises of the tournament so far. Not only did The MongolZ eliminate one of the top contenders, but they did so with remarkable confidence and tactical superiority.

FaZe Clan now exits the tournament following this 0–2 defeat. The MongolZ move forward to the semifinal round, where they will face their next opponent as they continue their fight for the Major title.

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is the summer Major of the 2025 competitive CS2 season, organized by BLAST and officially supported by Valve. For the first time in the event’s history, 32 teams are competing, alongside several newly introduced rule changes. The tournament features a $1,250,000 USD prize pool, with the final stage taking place at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, USA.