UCAM Esports Extends Win Streak to Six in LES 2026
UCAM Esports defeated GIANTX iTero 23-9 in Game 2 of the LES 2026 Summer Split, extending their winning streak to six behind ANDARIEL's dominant Ezreal that created a massive early gold lead and closed the series 2-0.
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Giantx IteroUCAM Esports Club 54% vs GIANTX iTero 46%
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DyennTL;DR: UCAM Esports defeated GIANTX iTero by a score of 23-9 in 26 minutes and 40 seconds, extending their winning streak to six games. ANDARIEL's Ezreal established a +1225 gold advantage at the 15-minute mark with strong kill participation, allowing UCAM to snowball the lead into a one-sided victory that closed out the series 2-0.
Key Takeaways
- ANDARIEL piloting Ezreal built a +1225 gold difference at 15 minutes, turning the bot lane into a decisive advantage that GIANTX iTero's Corki could not overcome. - bluerzor on Xin Zhao posted a 7/1/9 KDA, contributing to UCAM Esports' total of 23 kills and 58.0k gold compared to the opponents' 9 kills and 46.9k gold. - The draft model favored UCAM Esports at 52%, an edge that materialized through better early game coordination and objective control, resulting in 9 towers and 3 dragons secured.
Building the Lead
With UCAM Esports already leading the series 1-0, the team looked to close out the best-of-three against GIANTX iTero. The bot lane proved the focal point as ANDARIEL on Ezreal quickly gained the upper hand over the Corki. This gold lead at 15 minutes allowed UCAM to transition into mid-game dominance with timely ganks from the jungle.
The Numbers Tell the Story
By the end of the 26:40 game, UCAM Esports had amassed 58.0k gold to GIANTX iTero's 46.9k while claiming 9 towers to 1, 3 dragons to 1, and the sole baron. The kill score stood at 23-9 in favor of UCAM. Players like ESCIK on Sylas with 7/2/8 and Kozi on Gnar with 2/0/4 helped maintain pressure across the map.
The Final Push
UCAM Esports used their gold and objective advantage to force fights and dismantle the remaining structures. The early bot lane success snowballed into complete map control, leaving GIANTX iTero with no avenues for a comeback.
Polymarket Market
Polymarket odds at draft close listed UCAM Esports as 85% favorites to win Game 2, aligning closely with the eventual outcome. Although the draft model projected only a 52% win rate for UCAM, the execution in the bot lane and early skirmishes far surpassed expectations, validating the favorite status. The result highlights how UCAM's momentum and synergy converted a moderate draft edge into a stomp. This result closes the series at 2-0 and the full series-market wrap-up belongs in the series recap.
Match Stats
| Player | Team | Champion | Role | K/D/A | GoldDiff@15 | DMG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayito | GIANTX iTero | Corki | Bot | 4/5/5 | -1225 | — |
| Time | GIANTX iTero | Vi | Jungle | 1/5/6 | -1156 | — |
| Dyenn | GIANTX iTero | Syndra | Mid | 2/1/2 | +136 | — |
| Attila | GIANTX iTero | Trundle | Support | 1/5/5 | +66 | — |
| Th3Antonio | GIANTX iTero | Urgot | Top | 1/6/2 | -826 | — |
| ANDARIEL | UCAM Esports | Ezreal | Bot | 6/1/14 | +1225 | — |
| bluerzor | UCAM Esports | Xin Zhao | Jungle | 7/1/9 | +1156 | — |
| ESCIK | UCAM Esports | Sylas | Mid | 7/2/8 | -136 | — |
| iLevi | UCAM Esports | Leona | Support | 0/5/14 | -66 | — |
| Kozi | UCAM Esports | Gnar | Top | 2/0/4 | +826 | — |
FAQ
Q: What role did ANDARIEL's Ezreal play in securing the victory? A: ANDARIEL's Ezreal achieved a +1225 gold difference at 15 minutes and a 6/1/14 KDA, creating the bot lane diff that led to the overall 23-9 win.
Q: How accurate was the live draft model's 52% prediction for UCAM Esports?
The 52% draft favor materialized fully, as UCAM's early engages and objective takes turned the slight edge into a dominant 26:40 victory.
*Odds via Polymarket, 2026-08-04 18:29 UTC.*
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