The MongolZ overpower Liquid, book spot in FPG2 final

The MongolZ overpower Liquid, book spot in FPG2 final

The Mongolian squad, The MongolZ, have secured their place in the FISSURE Playground 2 (FPG2) final by defeating Team Liquid 2-1 in the semi-finals in Belgrade. Their run ends what was called “Twistzz’s last dance” with Liquid at the event. 

On Dust2, The MongolZ dominated, crushing Liquid 13-3. Though Liquid responded on Mirage with a decisive attacking half, The MongolZ closed it out in the decider map, Ancient, claimed 13-5, to advance to championship Sunday. 

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Map-by-map breakdown

• Dust2: The MongolZ dismantled Liquid, producing a lopsided result. On Terrorist side, The MongolZ were nearly flawless. Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren exploded on this map, topping the scoreboard with a 1.82 rating, massive round swing (+11.89), and 105 ADR. Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch also stepped up impressively with high kill totals and a strong impact.

• Mirage: Liquid put up resistance after falling behind, especially on CT sides. They held a 7-5 half and then surged with an aggressive attacking side, eventually forcing the match to a decider. However, The MongolZ’s gaps on Mirage in that match showed that Liquid still had gas in the tank, but not enough to close.

• Ancient: The MongolZ again came out strong, taking a 9-3 lead in the first half. Liquid tried to fight back, winning the first gun round after the half and with NAF making a smoke defuse to survive map point, but The MongolZ sealed it when Ayush “mzinho” Batbold hit a critical pistol ace early in the second half. That set the tone and sealed their victory 13-5.

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Key performances and stats

• mzinho (Batbold) ended up with the best rating across both teams at 1.54, particularly shining in crucial moments — his pistol ace on Ancient and last-second kills helped swing momentum.

• bLitz was similarly huge on Dust2, with 1.82 rating, 105 ADR, and a massive round swing.

• 910 also played well, especially in the early half of Ancient; he had strong kill differential and helped The MongolZ build and maintain domination.

• For Liquid, Keith “NAF” Markovic had a respectable showing in some maps, especially with economic rounds and clutch plays, but ultimately couldn’t prevent the clean execution from The MongolZ in powerful maps.

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What this win means for The MongolZ

• Back-to-back trophy chance: The MongolZ had already taken the Esports World Cup earlier in August 2025. This result now offers them another shot at lifting silverware in Belgrade.

• Affirming favorites status: Entering the match, many considered The MongolZ among the favorites. Their clean victories in group stage and confident play have reinforced that expectation. Now, by defeating a storied opponent in Liquid, they validate their form.

• Momentum heading into final: With this strong performance, The MongolZ will carry confidence into the final against the winner of FURIA vs. Falcons. Their ability to close decisively, bounce back after Mirage, and dominate in Dust2 and Ancient suggest they’re peaking at the right moment.

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Liquid’s run ends, but not without positives

• Twistzz’s last dance: This event was speculated to be Twistzz’s final run with Liquid, and the semi-final loss marks the likely end of this chapter. While the storyline added weight, the team will move forward looking to rebuild and address consistency issues.

• Despite the loss, Liquid had flashes of resistance — particularly on Mirage — but this series exposed some of their vulnerabilities, especially in adaptation and map vetoes when facing teams with strong map control like The MongolZ.

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Broader tournament context

• The MongolZ had already defeated significant opponents to reach this stage — they edged out FaZe in the group stage 2-1, showing resilience and ability to perform under pressure.

• They currently rank #2 in the HLTV world rankings, showing consistent top performance by their core players like bLitz, 910, Senzu, mzinho, and Techno. Their recent tournament results reinforce their growth.

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Looking ahead: Final versus FURIA or Falcons

• The MongolZ will face either FURIA or Falcons in the grand final. Both are top teams, each with different styles — Falcons are known for structured firepower and map control; FURIA for aggressive play and dynamic pacing. The final will test The MongolZ’s adaptability.

• If The MongolZ maintain their composure, strong starts, and execution in decisive rounds (like they showed on Dust2 and Ancient), they stand a very real chance of winning. However, finals are often tighter, and mental resilience will be crucial.

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Bottom line

• The MongolZ have cemented their status as one of the strongest CS2 teams in 2025 by defeating Liquid in the FPG2 semi-finals.

• Star performances from mzinho and bLitz, combined with disciplined team execution, have made the difference.

• Liquid’s defeat closes a chapter (with Twistzz) but also highlights areas for growth: adaptability, map veto strategy, and closing out maps.

• The grand final is now set for The MongolZ to claim their second trophy of the year — many believe they have the momentum and form to do just that.