DENDELE defeats FURIA in BLAST Bounty Stage 1

In an unexpected turn of events, DENDELE triumphed over FURIA with a score of 2-1 during the concluding matches of Stage 1 in BLAST Bounty 2026 S2. The matches showcased a competitive spirit, with DENDELE claiming victories on Anubis and Cache, while FURIA managed to secure a win on Mirage.

DENDELE's strong start was highlighted by their performance on Anubis, where Máximo "maxxkor" Cortina's outstanding defense led the team to a 13-6 victory. The momentum shifted slightly during the Mirage match, where FURIA effectively equalized the series. However, it was on the newly introduced Cache where DENDELE shone again, clinching the match after a nail-biting overtime, ultimately winning 16-14. On the FURIA side, Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo and Kaike "KSCERATO" Cerato were the only players to finish with positive ratings, tallying 1.20 and 1.05, respectively.

As Stage 1 wraps up, 16 teams remain in the tournament, with upcoming matchups to be organized through Bounty's draft format later today. Earlier in the day, 3DMAX secured a victory over magic, thanks to Jeremy "Kursy" Gast's impressive 1.42 rating. Additionally, the reconfigured The MongolZ team defeated HEROIC in another close encounter, with Dugarsuren "DarkMeister" Ireedui standing out with a notable 36 kills in the deciding match.

In a significant upset, Liquid eliminated Vitality from contention, breaking Vitality's streak of 24 consecutive playoff appearances in a 2-0 finish, marking a day filled with surprising outcomes in the tournament.