
DRX Defeats MIBR 2:1 in Lower Bracket at VALORANT Champions 2025, Sending Brazilians Home
In an intense lower bracket matchup at VALORANT Champions 2025, South Korea’s DRX overcame Brazil’s MIBR with a 2:1 victory, advancing further in the tournament while eliminating MIBR from contention.
The series opened on Sunset, chosen by MIBR. Starting on the attacking side, the Brazilians quickly established momentum, winning the early rounds and building a comfortable lead. Despite DRX’s adjustments and improved defensive coordination, MIBR held firm and closed the map 13:10 in their favor.
The second map, Ascent, saw DRX on the attack. From the beginning, they showcased aggressive play, executing strategies and individual skills effectively. MIBR attempted to push back, but DRX maintained control, ultimately taking the map 15:13 and leveling the series.
The decisive third map, Bind, was crucial. MIBR started on attack and initially gained the advantage, winning several key rounds. DRX fought to counter, but MIBR held strong, finishing the map 13:10 and securing the series victory.
With this 2:1 series win, DRX moves on to the next round of the lower bracket to face Paper Rex, while MIBR exits VALORANT Champions 2025, ending their run at the tournament. The match highlighted strategic depth, teamwork, and high-level competition, reflecting the intense battles that define this year’s Champions event.
Valorant Champions 2025 – Prize Pool Distribution ($2,250,000 USD)
- 1st place – $1,000,000 — TBD
- 2nd place – $400,000 — TBD
- 3rd place – $250,000 — TBD
- 4th place – $130,000 — TBD
- 5th–6th place – $85,000 — Team Heretics, MIBR
- 7th–8th place – $50,000 — G2 Esports, GIANTX
- 9th–12th place – $30,000 — XLG Esports, Rex Regum Qeon, Team Liquid, T1
- 13th–16th place – $20,000 — Sentinels, Bilibili Gaming, EDward Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming
VALORANT Champions 2025 is the largest tournament in the VALORANT discipline, serving as the grand finale of the VALORANT Champions Tour that took place throughout 2025. The event brings together 16 of the best teams from around the world to compete for a prize pool of $2,250,000. It is being held in Paris, France.

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