m0NESY on MVP: “It hurts more than winning it at EPL… because we had a lot of chances”

m0NESY on MVP: “It hurts more than winning it at EPL… because we had a lot of chances”

When a player secures an MVP award while their team fails to win the tournament, the feeling is often bittersweet. That’s exactly the situation for m0NESY, who clinched the HLTV × 1XBET MVP at BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 even though his team, Falcons, fell short in the grand final. In a candid interview with HLTV.org, he described the pain of nearly winning — and what was still missing. 

“At the EPL you’re just losing 3-0 and you didn’t do anything on the server. You just lost and went home. I was even smiling. But right now it just hurts more because you knew you had a lot of chances.” – m0NESY 
He was speaking after Falcons’ 3–1 loss to FURIA in the final, where despite his own standout numbers, the team simply couldn’t close out key rounds. 

The Performance That Earned It

m0NESY’s performance at the event was stellar. Across the tournament, he posted one of the highest ratings, made numerous key plays, and emerged as the statistical leader even though his squad did not claim the trophy. That alone made him a strong candidacy for MVP. 
But numbers only tell half the story — his reflections point to deeper issues beyond frag count.

“We Had a Lot of Chances”

The core of m0NESY’s stress was not the loss itself, but the how. In the interview, he admitted:

“How we didn’t close Mirage. How we didn’t close it. We had three chances, we got three chances to close it on T side and we didn’t… I died two times, I gave up first kill, I’m kind of responsible for that.” 
He pointed directly to disadvantaged situations the team failed to convert: “There were a lot of 5v3s, 4v2s, on a lot of maps… if you want to lift the trophy you cannot lose these stupid rounds.” 
This focus on missed opportunities reveals a maturity: the difference between a good player and a champion often lies in converting chances.

Comparing to the ESL Pro League Experience

m0NESY referenced his earlier MVP at ESL Pro League Season 22, where his team also lost in the final. The key difference, he explained, was the feel of that loss.

“At ESL Pro League you’re just losing 3-0 and you didn’t do anything… But right now it just hurts more…” 
In that prior event, Falcons’ level was beneath the champions and expectation was lower. Here, they had climbed, competed, and yet still fell short — which for m0NESY makes it all the more frustrating.

Falcons’ Trajectory & m0NESY’s Role

The Falcons lineup has undergone changes in 2025, with m0NESY joining and the team gradually improving. According to his player profile, his form and role have both evolved. 
In a previous interview, m0NESY admitted:

“Something was off for me when I joined Falcons and also when I was in G2… Over time… I changed teams this year… This year was just not stable.” 
That context gives weight to his current frustration: this was not a run-of-the-mill final, but one that showed the team had moved forward — and yet still missed.

Why the Spotlight?

Despite the team’s loss, m0NESY stood out — and not just statistically. In the eyes of peers and analysts:

• His impact rating and swings were elite for this event.

• He took more initiative, feeling he was “back on the server.”

• The fact that he acknowledges his own imperfections (e.g., losing first kills) gives credibility.

This combination of self-reflection + elite performance underlines why the MVP award — even on the loss side — makes sense.

Bigger Picture: What Now?

For m0NESY:

• He now has a second major MVP in the season, both in events where the team did not win.

• He knows the route to victory needs more than personal output — it needs the team to “not lose the advantageous situations.”

• He’s ensuring his trajectory continues upward rather than plateauing on near-misses.

For Falcons:

• Having a player performing at MVP-level underlines their potential.

• But the gap between performance and trophy remains unbridged.

• The focus now may shift to converting late-round advantages, clutch situations, and strategic discipline.

Reflecting on the Emotions

m0NESY’s quote — “It hurts more than winning it at EPL … because we had a lot of chances” — might sound paradoxical but it reveals a deeper truth: the more you believe you can win, the worse it feels to miss.
For many players, winning when you’re expected to lose still feels like a relief. Losing when you expected to win? That can sting far longer.

Final Thoughts

This moment marks an important checkpoint for m0NESY and Falcons. He’s not just performing well — he’s entering the phase where individual brilliance needs team success to match. For him, the MVP isn’t the final prize — the trophy is. And until that comes, the pain of “almost” will continue to drive both him and his team.

In short: m0NESY shined on stage, but his words make clear the value he places not just on stats — but on seizing the moments that matter most.