FURIA Conquer BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 to Win Third Consecutive Trophy
As the lights dimmed in the AsiaWorld–Arena in Hong Kong, one team stood taller than all others. FURIA have claimed their fourth title of 2025 at the BLAST Rivals Fall in roaring fashion as the Brazilian–CIS hybrid squad overcame Falcons 3–1 in the grand final to secure the last piece of silverware before the StarLadder Budapest Major.
When the season began, few would have expected such a rise. Yet, in the later half of 2025, FURIA have been nothing short of unstoppable. Their run through BLAST Rivals Fall was another chapter in what’s become their golden stretch – three consecutive grand finals, three consecutive titles, and an undeniable claim to the throne of Counter-Strike 2.
FURIA’s transformation over the past months has been remarkable. Once dismissed for their odd mix of South American flair and CIS discipline, the team has found a perfect blend—a balance few international rosters have been able to crack.
The Grand Final: FURIA 3-1 Falcons
The series began with a shocker. On their own pick of Inferno, FURIA looked lost. Falcons’ airtight CT setups suffocated every attempt at control, leading to a punishing 10–2 half. There was little room to mount a comeback, and Falcons cruised to a commanding 13–3 win to open the series.
Just as Falcons looked primed to dominate, FURIA struck back. Nuke started evenly at 6–6, but given the map’s CT-sided nature, many expected trouble for the Brazilians. Instead, FalleN orchestrated a masterclass T-side, with YEKINDAR delivering a once-in-a-lifetime performance. His 21 kills on the T-side, capped by a heroic 1v3 clutch, flipped the script in FURIA’s favor, ending at 13-9.
Train turned into a war of attrition. Both teams traded rounds deep into double overtime, with each refusing to yield. In the end, FURIA found their rhythm just long enough to close it out 19–15, taking the series lead for the first time.
The finale was Mirage – and it was easily the best map played in the entire tournament. Falcons came out swinging with a 4–0 start, but FURIA quickly turned the tide. The half ended 7–5 in favor the Brazilians, yet Falcons refused to fade, dragging the map into overtime behind heroics from kyxsan and TeSeS. But when NiKo and m0NESY went missing in the second overtime, FURIA’s trio of YEKINDAR, yuurih, and molodoy stepped up. They pulled FURIA to an incredible 19–16 win and won the series 3–1.
This victory marks FURIA’s fourth title of 2025 – a season-defining record built on trust, chemistry, and relentless hunger. What began as an experiment has transformed into a championship machine.
m0NESY’s MVP and a Glimpse Toward Budapest
Although the grand final slipped away from Falcons, individual brilliance didn’t go unnoticed. The tournament MVP was awarded to m0NESY, whose heroics in previous rounds, especially against Vitality in the semifinals, kept Falcons alive long enough to challenge for the title.
m0NESY wins MVP at BLAST Rivals Fall 2025 (Image Source: @CS2News_EN on X)But make no mistake; this event belonged to FURIA. Their run has sent a message loud and clear: they are now the team to beat heading into the StarLadder Budapest Major. While other squads prepare for the first stages of the Major, FURIA can afford a brief moment of calm. Their entry into Stage 3 means more teams will be dissecting their every move, searching for cracks in the armor. Still, for now, the Brazilians can savor the taste of victory.
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