The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 has claimed its first victims, with both Metizport and Fluxo suffering devastating 0-3 eliminations that ended their championship dreams before they truly began. The Swedish and Brazilian squads’ early exits from the $1.25 million Counter-Strike 2 tournament have sent waves through the esports community, particularly given the high expectations surrounding both teams entering the competition.
Metizport’s elimination proved especially surprising to CS2 fans who had hoped the Swedish organization would restore pride to their nation’s Counter-Strike legacy. Their journey to the Major had been celebrated as a potential renaissance for Swedish CS, but their performance in Austin told a different story entirely. The team’s struggles were evident from their opening matches, where they faced crushing defeats that left little room for optimism.
Fluxo’s elimination, while perhaps less given their roster composition featuring mostly rookies alongside veterans Andrei “arT” Piovezan and Romeu “zevy” Rocco, still represented a missed opportunity for Brazilian Counter-Strike. The team had shown flashes of their potential firepower in certain matches, making their ultimate failure all the more disappointing for their supporters.
The elimination of both teams has reignited debates about the new 32-team Major format, with critics arguing that the expanded field may be diluting the quality of competition. While financially beneficial for the CS2 ecosystem, the format has allowed teams that might struggle at the highest level to reach the Major stage, potentially leading to one-sided matches that fail to engage audiences.
Metizport’s Disappointing Major Campaign
Metizport’s Major run was nothing short of disastrous, with the Swedish team failing to win a single map across their three elimination matches. Their final series against Imperial proved to be the nail in the coffin, as they suffered a crushing 2-0 defeat that sealed their fate as the tournament’s first elimination.
The opening map on Nuke showed glimpses of Metizport’s potential, as they mounted a remarkable comeback from an 8-4 deficit to force overtime. However, their momentum quickly evaporated in the extra rounds, with Imperial securing a 16-13 victory that set the tone for the remainder of the series.
Dust2 proved to be where Metizport’s Major’s dreams died completely. Imperial dominated the first half with a commanding 10-2 lead, leaving the Swedish squad with an insurmountable deficit. Adding insult to injury, Imperial’s try sealed the deal with a knife kill during a failed B rush attempt by Metizport, epitomizing their struggles throughout the tournament.
Fluxo’s Heartbreaking Exit
Fluxo (Image via Getty)Fluxo’s elimination came at the hands of Chinggis Warriors in a dramatic reverse sweep that stunned the Counter-Strike community. The Brazilian team had started strong, taking the opening map, Ancien,t with a 13-10 victory, giving their fans hope for a potential tournament run.
However, their momentum shifted dramatically on Mirage, where a crucial final round at 12-11 saw them fall just one second short of defusing the bomb. This heartbreaking moment handed Chinggis Warriors the map victory and completely changed the series dynamics.
The deciding map on Nuke became a one-sided affair, with Chinggis Warriors dominating the first half 10-2. Fluxo’s inability to mount a comeback highlighted their mental fragility under pressure, as they visibly struggled with communication and coordination when facing elimination.
