MOUZ and The MongolZ clash in IEM Beijing Grand Final after flawless semis

MOUZ, riding a five‑match winning streak, will meet a reinvigorated The MongolZ, who have finally justified recent roster tweaks by dismantling NAVI in straight sets.

The MongolZ’s stunning comeback

Just weeks after re‑adding Anarbileg “cobrazera” Uuganbayar to the starting five and signing veteran Yesuntumur “nin9” Gantulga, The MongolZ turned the semi‑final into a showcase of raw firepower. The first map, Cache, was NAVI’s pick, yet the Mongols surged ahead to an 8‑4 halftime lead. A brief five‑round rally from NAVI narrowed the gap, but bLitz’s leadership shone as he topped the server with 25 kills, steering his side to a 13‑10 victory.

NAVI’s star AWPer Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov posted a server‑best 1.41 rating, yet his team could only muster a five‑round CT run. The MongolZ answered with an identical five‑round opening streak, keeping the pressure relentless.

MOUZ’s flawless run

MOUZ entered the playoffs on a roll, never dropping a map. Their semi‑final against BetBoom began on the latter’s pick, Ancient. Dorian “xertioN” Berman, who posted a 1.67 rating, led the charge, while Oldřich “PR” Nový’s rock‑solid CT play locked BetBoom out of any comeback.

Yet MOUZ’s second‑half CT dominance – seven wins out of nine rounds – extinguished the hope. xertioN and PR again shouldered the load, delivering a 13‑8 victory and a perfect 2‑0 series win. The result leaves MOUZ unbeaten (8‑0 map record) and perched as the tournament’s favorite.

Final showdown preview

History tilts toward MOUZ: three wins in four meetings this year, including a recent Nuke‑Mirage sweep in Bucharest. Their current form is bolstered by star AWPer “torzsi” (1.36 rating) and rifler “Spinx” (1.33), both delivering top‑tier numbers across eight maps. The MongolZ’s firepower rests on IGL bLitz’s clutch leadership and the resurgence of cobrazera, but their key players Techno (1.19) and 910 (1.16) lag behind MOUZ’s leading duo.

The map veto will be pivotal. Both squads favor banning Anubis, and whoever secures the final ban could force the opponent onto an uncomfortable stage.

The Grand Final kicks off on November 8, a best‑of‑five that will test MOUZ’s unbeaten confidence against The MongolZ’s newly forged resilience. All eyes are on Beijing’s LAN as the two powerhouses prepare to clash for the crown.