DENDELE Shocks FURIA in BLAST Bounty Stage 1 Finale

The conclusion of Stage 1 in the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 saw DENDELE defeat FURIA with a score of 2-1, marking yet another upset in the online competition. The match featured three maps: Anubis, Mirage, and Cache, with DENDELE showcasing their skills and resilience.

DENDELE, competing under their new name following a recent organizational partnership, started strong on Anubis. Player Máximo "maxxkor" Cortina excelled in defense, leading his team to a 13-6 victory. However, FURIA responded with a decisive win on Mirage, leveling the series.

The final map, Cache, proved to be a nail-biter, ultimately going to DENDELE after a tense overtime. While FURIA struggled to find their rhythm on the newer map, Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo and Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato were the only players on their team to finish with positive ratings, highlighting the challenges they faced throughout the match.

In other matches, 3DMAX secured a hard-fought victory against magic, with Jeremy "Kursy" Gast leading the charge with a 1.42 rating. Additionally, The MongolZ triumphed over HEROIC in a closely contested series, with Dugarsuren "DarkMeister" Ireedui emerging as a standout performer in the decisive map.

The day also featured a significant upset as Liquid eliminated Vitality, ending their 24-event playoff streak with a 2-0 victory. As the tournament progresses, the remaining 16 teams will be determined through Bounty's draft format, promising more thrilling matchups ahead.