The BLAST London Open 2025 Upper Bracket Final pitted Vitality against FaZe.
In map 1, FaZe chose Mirage. Both teams continuously attacked the A-block, scoring points and forcing the match into two overtimes. Ultimately, FaZe's agile A-heavy defense exploited Vitality 's weaknesses and narrowly won map 1. In map 2, Vitality chose Nuke. frozen and broky continued their hot streak, carrying the team forward with numerous flawless drives and points. However, mezii , a responsible player, withstood the pressure and dragged the team forward, securing a difficult victory in map 2. By map 3, Inferno, frozen and broky 's performance had significantly declined. FaZe was completely outmatched by Vitality 's direct firepower and lost map 3.
Map 1: Mirage
In the pistol round, FaZe, on the T side, started with a burst and accelerated, quickly planting the bomb and scoring a point. Vitality then pushed forward mid lane but failed, losing two more points. In the fourth round, FaZe gathered at B2 to burst, but Vitality anticipated the heavily defended B zone and secured the first point. In the next round, FaZe's four players rushed A1 with a burst, instantly melting the bomb site and allowing the CTs to continue their scoring run. FaZe then maintained their momentum and secured two more points. In the eighth round, Vitality pushed forward and controlled mid, forcing FaZe to accelerate at B2, but the CTs quickly returned to defend and gained a numerical advantage. In the next round, FaZe's initial burst and A failed, resulting in a three-point loss. In the final round of the first half, karrigan quietly stole two back-to-back steals from VIP. FaZe led 7-5 at halftime.
The attack and defense switched, with FaZe initially pushing forward mid-lane, trading 1 for 3 and winning the pistol round. Vitality then opted for ECO to handicap points. In the 15th round, Vitality exploited the archway, capitalizing on jcobbb 's proximity and weakness, and stormed into the bombsite to score. In the next round, Vitality used A1's explosive charge to attack, while the shadowy ropz quietly exploited the archway, stealing two points and securing a point. Vitality then pressed on, securing five points in a row and reaching match point. In the 22nd round, Vitality failed to push B2 and VIP, and their subsequent lack of offensive power led to a loss of points. In the next round, Vitality used explosive charges to attack B2, but FaZe quickly recovered to continue their pursuit. In the 24th round, Vitality 's economic situation was strained, forcing them into overtime.
In overtime, FaZe pushed mid lane, killing two players, but frozen managed a triple kill on A2 to pull off a comeback. The next round, Vitality used a double-team strategy to secure two points. After the break, Vitality counter-cleared mid lane, trading 2 for 2. FaZe's subsequent A2 trap failed, losing another point. On match point, FaZe's explosive attack on A2 resulted in a 4-for-4 trade, and frozen caught mezii sideways to secure the game. In the 30th round, FaZe slowly reached B2, but ZywOo 's crucial miss allowed FaZe to plant the bomb without taking damage and take the point.
In the second overtime, FaZe rushed to A, and after a player swap, ZywOo secured a comfortable victory. In the next round, Vitality pushed A1, only to suffer a double kill from frozen . In the 33rd round, Vitality pushed to A2, gaining information, and FaZe successfully planted a bomb at A1, securing a point. Following the side change, Vitality launched a rush to A, instantly breaking through the defense and securing a point. In the 35th round, Vitality feigned A but then went to B, but broky sniped two players, withstanding the pressure and securing a point. In the final round, Vitality launched a rush to A, but FaZe had already set up crossfire, securing the point without any damage. FaZe won map one 19-17.
Map 2: Nuke
In the pistol round, Vitality 's explosive charge to A failed, quickly losing points. The next round, Vitality 's forced attack failed, but the attack was blocked. In the third round, Vitality 's gunslinging skills pushed through K1 and secured their first point. In the next round, Vitality 's initial rush failed, but FaZe had already set up their formation and easily defended, turning the game around. In the fifth round, ZywOo 's solo attack quickly secured a point. In the next round, Vitality attacked K1 but lost two players, then moved to A but failed, losing points. In the seventh round, Vitality 's explosive charge to A instantly earned a triple kill and a point. FaZe's subsequent unsuccessful forced attack lost another two points. In the tenth round, Vitality 's explosive charge to A resulted in a 2-for-2 trade, but FaZe failed to recover and lost points. In the next round, Vitality used their gun advantage to successfully plant the B gantry, but FaZe took advantage of the 4v3 numerical advantage to recover and win. In the final round of the first half, Vitality failed to break A at the start, but ropz used props and perfect positioning to win the 1v2 endgame with 1 blood. Vitality led 7-5 in the first half.
The two sides exchanged offense and defense, trading blows in the outer area for a 2-for-2 trade. FaZe then decisively shifted to B to win the pistol round. In the next round, FaZe successfully forced a K1 attack, planting the bomb and perfectly crossing the line of fire to catch the enemy back. Vitality then calmly gave up points with ECO. In the 16th round, rain first arrested ZywOo in the outer area. After FaZe planted the bomb on K1, apEX 's Spiritual Fire killed two players and won the game. FaZe's subsequent forced attack was fruitless, losing two more points. In the 19th round, Vitality 's ironclad Huang Fang double-pushed forward, resulting in four players losing points. In the next round, FaZe successfully broke through A from the outer area, leaving only ropz helpless to defend. Vitality was then forced to ECO and give up points. In the 22nd round, apEX quickly gave up the outer area, but FaZe's subsequent explosive push to A melted all the CTs on 3A. In the match point round, flameZ , after killing two players at the main gate, quickly returned to defend B bunker and secured a double kill. In the 24th round, FaZe failed to quietly touch the third floor, and apEX cooperated with ropz in the outfield to win the endgame.
In overtime, mezii pushed forward on the Yellow Room to gain information, allowing FaZe to bypass the large warehouse and successfully reach the third floor to flank the A zone. Vitality 's subsequent 3v4 counterattack failed. In the 26th round, FaZe's attack on the B zone was preemptively blocked by Vitality , who secured a point. The next round, FaZe's explosive charge rushed into the Yellow Room smoke zone, instantly scoring a point. After the change of sides, Vitality started the game with a quick explosive charge, but failed to reach the A zone, losing points. Later, Vitality again launched an explosive charge to reach the A zone, but ultimately their marksmanship secured the point. In the 30th round, flameZ broke through the iron gate, securing a triple kill and a single kill.
In the second overtime round, karrigan secured a double kill early in the match. Vitality then retreated to the guild hall and entered A, but FaZe anticipated and scored. In the 32nd round, Vitality 's outside attack was fruitless, but they stumbled and killed themselves in the endgame, allowing mezii to complete a 1v3 endgame. In the next round, Vitality successfully sandwiched A at the main entrance of the yellow room, easily taking the A package and scoring. After the change of sides, FaZe's inside push was ineffective, and they were blocked in the outside by apEX , losing points. In the 35th round, Vitality 's forward push sealed the victory with a triple kill. Vitality won map two 19-16.
Map 3: Inferno
In the pistol round, Vitality , on the T side, bombed the B site. FaZe chose to let the site be bombed and wait for the return, but their strategy failed and they lost points. Later, FaZe's forced four-man attack on B failed, losing two points in a row. In the fourth round, Vitality again bombed the yellow wall smoke, forcing FaZe to decisively abandon the 3v4 return. In the next round, Vitality slowly moved mid and attacked A1. frozen returned to defend and got a double kill, securing the game. In the sixth round, Vitality forced a banana lane, losing three points. In the next round, Vitality blocked the smoke and controlled the attack, but FaZe, having anticipated it, easily defended and delayed the attack, gaining points. With the score at 2-5, Vitality slowly attacked the B site, continuing to gain points with their marksmanship. In the next round, Vitality again bombed B, and ropz , through smoke, entered the police's house and stole two players, gaining points. In the tenth round, broky started the match against ZywOo , arresting him. Vitality then pushed A2 and continued to pistol-kill, losing points. In the eleventh round, Vitality once again successfully charged through the yellow wall with a powerful bomb, forcing FaZe to retreat and eat props repeatedly, losing points. In the final round of the first half, Vitality 's flash rush in the middle lane was hit by rain , resulting in a loss of points for both players. Vitality led 8-4 at halftime.
The offense and defense switched, with FaZe slowly attacking the B bunker. flameZ secured a double kill, withstanding the pressure. FaZe then shifted to A to plant the bunker, but was surrounded and left for dead. FaZe's subsequent push proved fruitless, losing two more points. In the sixteenth round, Vitality counter-cleared Banana Lane, completing a 2-for-2 trade. Their subsequent all-out push against Banana Lane failed, resulting in a loss of points. In the next round, FaZe forced their way into Banana Lane, killing two players. Their subsequent slow attack on B bunker was counter-cleared by the police, who flashed three players, resulting in a complete collapse. In match point, FaZe's low economy meant they were unable to recover and lost Map 3. Vitality easily won Map 3 13-5.
