Right before the beginning of LEC Spring Split playoffs' second week, Riot Games officially announced that Elias "Upset" Lipp has been crowned 2025 Regular Season MVP. The Fnatic AD Carry earned the title following a stellar regular season performance that saw him consistently dominate the botlane and steer his team through a successful campaign. Joining him on the MVP podium are Karmine Corp’s toplaner Kim "Canna" Chang-dong in second place, and midlaner Vladi in third.

*Sheep Esports redaction made a vote among everyone inside the media and sent the average results to Riot Games. In our poll, Canna was first, followed closely by Upset. Vladimiros "Vladi" Kourtidi was third.

All for Upset and Upset for All

For Upset, this MVP title is more than just a personal accolade — it's a statement of resurgence. After an underwhelming year with Karmine Corp in 2024, many wondered whether he would return to form. His 2024 campaign ended with a fifth-place finish in Summer and a swift playoff exit at the hands of BDS.

His offseason move back to Fnatic proved to be a turning point. Reintegrated into a more stable and cohesive roster, Upset quickly rediscovered his stride. Fnatic placed first in the Winter regular season and secured a top-three finish in playoffs, falling 2-3 to KC. The momentum carried over into spring, where he showcased some of the most polished and efficient performances of his career.

Often set up in ideal conditions by teammates who consistently funnel resources toward the botlane, Upset rarely, if ever, lets them down. He embraces the responsibility of carrying games and steps up with confidence. In 2v2 matchups, he's rarely outplayed — only Caliste "Caliste" Henry-Hennebert comes close to matching his statistical dominance among ADCs.

Statistically, Upset is the undisputed number one in KDA across all roles, boasting an incredible 13. He leads the league in kills with 134 and has the fewest deaths, just 21. By the 15-minute mark, he's consistently ahead in CS, gold, and experience. Impressively, he has also secured first blood in 31% of his games throughout the Spring Split. His mechanics, decision-making, and ability to convert small advantages into game-winning leads stood out week after week. Beyond the stats, his presence helped restore Fnatic’s status as a top-tier European team — one capable of challenging for titles again.

Fnatic appeared as a very solid title contender

Throughout the split, he formed a highly reliable duo with support Mihael "Mikyx" Mehle, both of whom featured in the First All-Pro Team. The pair quickly established themselves as a cornerstone of Fnatic’s game plan, offering unmatched stability and pressure from the bottom lane. Players frequently echo the same sentiment in interviews: this botlane strikes fear across the league.

Fnatic closed the regular season in second place, just behind Karmine Corp, with a 7-2 record. Outside of a shaky start against SK Gaming and a late-game collapse versus Movistar KOI during the LEC Roadtrip in Madrid, the team showed impressive cohesion and game control. In that system, Upset’s role was clear, and he delivered. Rarely outplayed in lane and always present in high-stakes moments, he was one of the most reliable players of the split.