3DMAX defeat FaZe 2-0 at ESL Pro League Season 22
1428French roster 3DMAX claimed a 2-0 victory against FaZe Clan in the second Swiss round of ESL Pro League Season 22.
The best-of-three series, played on LAN in Stockholm, moves 3DMAX to a 1-1 record, while FaZe drop to 0-2 and now face elimination risk. 3DMAX started strong on their map pick, Train, closing the first half 6-6 before pulling ahead to win 13-9. Dust2 followed a similar pattern, with another 6-6 half and a decisive finish, giving 3DMAX a 13-11 win and sealing the series without the need for Ancient.
Bryan “ Maka ” Canda led 3DMAX with standout performances across both maps, posting a 42-25 scoreline and a 1.42 rating. Teammates Filip “Graviti” Brankovic and Lucas “ Lucky ” Chastang contributed consistent fragging, while Pierre “ Ex3rcice ” Bulinge added stability in key rounds. On the FaZe side, Russel “ Twistzz ” Van Dulken and David “ frozen ” Čerňanský delivered strong numbers, but the team struggled to close out late rounds.
Top stats
- Maka (3DMAX): 42-25, 1.42 rating, 94 ADR
- Graviti (3DMAX): 33-31, 1.12 rating
- Twistzz (FaZe): 36-34, 1.13 rating, 86 ADR
- frozen (FaZe): 30-31, 1.17 rating
Following the match, the team shared a statement on social media:
“What insane games; @Makazin_ is shining and claims the MVP!!”
The result places 3DMAX among the 1-1 teams, joining organizations such as Vitality, Natus Vincere, and Aurora. FaZe, now 0-2, are in the elimination bracket alongside Astralis, The MongolZ, and GamerLegion.
ESL Pro League Season 22 overview
- Location: Stockholm, Sweden
- Dates: September 28 – October 12, 2025
- Prize pool: $1,000,000
- Teams: 16
3DMAX, a long-standing French esports organization, recently re-entered the international stage with a roster led by experienced players like Alexandre “bodyy” Pianaro and Bryan “Maka” Canda. FaZe Clan, one of the most established names in CS2, continue to search for consistency despite their championship pedigree.
3DMAX will fight for a positive record in the next Swiss round as they aim for playoff qualification. FaZe, sitting at 0-2, must now secure three consecutive wins to remain in contention at ESL Pro League Season 22.
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