m0NESY Pulls off “Losing MVP” yet Again at BLAST Rivals

m0NESY Pulls off “Losing MVP” yet Again at BLAST Rivals

In a rare but remarkable feat, m0NESY earned his second HLTV × 1XBET Most Valuable Player (MVP) award of 2025 at the BLAST Rivals Season 2 event — even though his team Team Falcons fell short in the grand final to FURIA. 
Despite the defeat (3-1) in the final, m0NESY stood out as the clear top performer of the tournament, topping multiple statistical categories and exhibiting elite levels of impact. 

Stellar stats in a runner-up finish

According to HLTV’s stats overview:

• Across 10 maps in the event, m0NESY posted a rating of 1.42, one of the highest in any recent top-tier event.

• His impact rating was 1.51, while his “round swing” (a measure of rounds he influenced) was 5.15% — both leading the event.

• He averaged 0.89 kills per round and in the final alone co-led his team with a 1.30 rating and 91 kills.
  These figures underline that while his team fell short, m0NESY’s individual performance was in elite territory — enough to claim the MVP even in defeat.

“It hurts more than winning it…”

In an accompanying interview, m0NESY didn't mince words. He admitted:

“It hurts more than winning it at EPL because we had a lot of chances.” 
Though he had previously earned an MVP at ESL Pro League Season 22 (also despite being on the losing team), this latest one felt different — likely because of how close the Falcons came to the title. 
m0NESY also pointed to mistakes from Falcons, saying FURIA “forced” them into errors that ultimately cost the trophy. 
The candid admission signals maturity: acknowledging that performance — not just talent — defines outcomes.

Context: Krasher’s second “MVP in loss”

Earning an MVP when your team doesn’t win is rare; m0NESY has now done so twice in 2025. In both cases, his rating and impact were so dominant that despite his team losing, he stood above the rest. The first instance was at ESL Pro League Season 22, where he earned MVP while Falcons again failed to secure the trophy. 
This pattern highlights not only his individual brilliance but also raises questions about his team’s ability to convert such performances into championships.

Falcons’ brief recap & m0NESY’s role

Team Falcons, a roster built around NiKo and other stars, have been on the brink of major title contention. The BLAST Rivals final loss to FURIA (3-1) marked another near-miss; albeit, m0NESY’s performance remains a positive takeaway.
Looking at his personal trajectory:

• On the HLTV player profile, m0NESY is ranked among the top players of 2024 (#2).

• The event history page shows that at BLAST Rivals Season 2 he had 10 maps with a +70 differential and the 1.42 rating mentioned above.
  These data points reinforce his status as one of the brightest riflers/awpers in CS2.

Why the MVP despite losing?

Analysts and the community often debate whether MVPs should always be on the winning team. In this case, the metrics seem to have settled the debate:

• m0NESY’s dominant event‐wide numbers were clearly ahead of all competitors.

• FURIA, the winning side, had a more distributed performance across players; no single player stood out enough statistically to challenge m0NESY for the award.

• His consistency and clutch impact across multiple games made the award decision clear in his favour.

Implications for the future

For m0NESY:

• This MVP adds to the legacy of an already decorated young player, enhancing his standing in the scene.

• Yet, the loss also highlights what remains missing: a major title with Falcons.

• It may influence his mindset and the team’s priorities going into future events, including the upcoming Major.

For Team Falcons:

• Having an MVP‐level player is a boon, but converting performances into silverware remains their challenge.

• The loss may trigger discussions around roster adjustments, late-round execution and mental resilience in finals.

• The fact that m0NESY stood out so clearly may also impact team dynamics: balancing his high output with team strategy becomes critical.

For the CS2 competitive scene:

• The repeat scenario of MVP from a losing side assures that event statistics still hold weight, even if the team loses.

• It may encourage further discussion on how MVP criteria are set and the value of individual brilliance vs. team success.

• It reinforces the notion of Falcons being serious contenders, even if still chasing the top step.

Final thoughts

In summary: m0NESY’s MVP at BLAST Rivals 2025 S2 is a testament to his individual excellence — near-peerless numbers, high impact in every map and the ability to shine even when his team didn’t clinch the trophy. The victory went to FURIA, but the spotlight unmistakably belonged to him.
His quote — “It hurts more than winning it…” — sums it up: for him it wasn’t about being the best player in a tournament; it was about being the best, and yet still coming up short. That duality is both his personal highlight and a spotlight on what Team Falcons need to fix if they’re to convert future MVPs into titles.

If you’d like, I can pull together a map-by‐map breakdown of m0NESY’s stats at the event, compare his performance vs FURIA and extract how his numbers stack up historically in other “losing MVP” scenarios.