Techno Clinches First Career MVP at EWC 2025

Techno Clinches First Career MVP at EWC 2025

Sodbayar “Techno” Munkhbold has been awarded the MVP of the Esports World Cup 2025, marking the first time in his career he has received this top individual honor. His stellar performance, culminating in a dominating 1.39 tournament rating, saw him lead The MongolZ to their first major S‑tier title at the event held in Riyadh. 

In the grand final, The MongolZ delivered a clean 3–0 sweep over Aurora, with Techno posting a 1.33 rating—second only to teammate Senzu’s 1.40 over the series.

Performance Highlights Across the Tournament

While HLTV’s report focuses on ratings, community coverage adds further depth:

Consistent dominance: Techno’s 1.39 tournament rating stood out among all players with multiple matches.

According to Skin.club, Techno’s path to MVP was built on early clutch plays and key trades:

He shone in the opening match against GamerLegion (2–0),

Took charge in the quarterfinal versus 3DMAX, posting a 1.36 series rating,

Delivered an outstanding 1.50 rating in the semifinal upset over Vitality, despite facing superstars like ZywOo and ropz,

And capped it off with another standout performance in the final against Aurora.

Words from the MVP

After the victory, Techno remained humble and focused on the future:

“Of course it feels great, getting the first real tier‑one S‑tier trophy now, with the best teams… I’m glad to see that, and it’s just the beginning.”

He also joins his teammate Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch as Mongolian players who have earned MVP medals—further highlighting the rise of Mongolian talent on the global stage.

Community Buzz and Context

The win wasn’t just a tournament victory—it resonated deeply:

Fans celebrated Techno’s individual and team achievement as a breakthrough for Mongolian esports.

On Reddit, while some debated his status, one user wrote:

“He is due an MVP and an S‑tier tournament because he is a solid rifler when he’s set up to do his job.”
Another added:
“He is underrated as a rifler, he has insane longevity, great peak.” 

In summary, Techno’s MVP triumph at EWC 2025 is a testament to his consistency, clutch factor, and leadership on the global stage. As he put it, this is just the beginning—but it already feels like the start of a legendary journey.