AVIDA x KDC dominated the Free Fire Max Asia Invitational 2025 Clash Squad Main Event, completing a double championship run after also winning the Battle Royale mode.
The Clash Squad leg of FFMAI 2025 concluded on December 21, and AVIDA x KDC from Thailand emerged as the clear champions with a flawless Grand Final performance. Their victory cements them as one of Asia’s strongest Free Fire squads, having already lifted the Battle Royale trophy earlier in the month.
FFMAI 2025 Clash Squad overview and format
The FFMAI 2025 Clash Squad event featured the top 16 teams from the Battle Royale mode, who qualified to compete in a single-elimination bracket from December 18 to 21.
- Early rounds were played in a Best-of-3 (BO3) format.
- The Semifinals and Grand Final were upgraded to Best-of-5 (BO5) series, raising the intensity and demanding consistency from every team.
AVIDA x KDC had to navigate a stacked bracket, facing top teams from across Asia before reaching the title clash against India’s NG Pros.
AVIDA x KDC won FFMAI 2025 Clash Squad
AVIDA x KDC looked strong right from their opening match.
- They defeated Maqna Esports (Malaysia) in their first series.
- In the Quarterfinals, they crushed India’s Reckoning Esports, showcasing superior coordination and aim.
- The team then outplayed Bigetron by Vitality (Indonesia) in the Semifinals, securing their spot in the Grand Final.
In the BO5 Grand Final, AVIDA x KDC swept NG Pros with a convincing 3–0 scoreline.
Map-wise results showed their dominance:
- Purgatory: 6–0
- Bermuda: 6–1
- Solara: 6–3 (series-clinching game)
Their aggressive pushes, tight crossfires, and ability to close out rounds left NG Pros with little room to recover.
NG Pros’ impressive runner-up run
Despite falling short in the final, NG Pros (India) put up a commendable run.
- They initially lost their first match to GOW Esports, but were reinstated when GOW was disqualified for violating competitive rules, giving NG Pros a lifeline in the bracket.
- They then defeated Meta Ninza (India) in the Quarterfinals and outclassed P Esports (Vietnam) in the Semifinals to reach the Grand Final.
However, against AVIDA x KDC, NG Pros struggled to match the Thai team’s pace and coordination, ultimately settling for second place.
FFMAI 2025 Clash Squad Prize pool distribution
The Clash Squad mode at FFMAI 2025 featured a $15,000 prize pool, shared among all teams except the disqualified GOW.
Key payouts:
- 1st – AVIDA x KDC: $4,000
- 2nd – NG Pros: $2,000
- 3rd – Bigetron by Vitality: $1,500
- 4th – P Esports: $1,500
- 5th–8th: Team Falcons, DRS Gaming, Reckoning Esports, Meta Ninza – $700 each
- 9th–15th: Maqna Esports, Kagendra, GodLike Esports, Total Gaming Esports, Revenant XSpark, GB Esports, Nightmare Esports – $400 each
- GOW Esports: Disqualified, no prize.
Standout performances and champion lineup
In Game 3 on Solara, AVIDA x KDC closed the series with a 6–3 win, powered by huge individual numbers:
- AVD.Tawan: 11 eliminations, 3101 damage
- AVD.Anusit: 9 eliminations, 3889 damage, 15 assists (Game MVP)
- AVD.Pablo: 8 eliminations, 4042 damage, 11 assists
- AVD.Longkong: Crucial utility and support with 14 assists.
The championship roster for AVIDA x KDC was:
- AVD.Longkong
- AVD.Winter
- AVD.Pablo
- AVD.Tawan
- AVD.Anusit
With a dominant 3–0 Grand Final, a perfect CS run, and a Battle Royale title already in hand, AVIDA x KDC have firmly established themselves as one of the top Free Fire squads in Asia.