If you were hoping for a gentle reintroduction to competitive Counter-Strike for the Falcons, you came to the wrong server. The Cologne Major champions, stacked with talent like NiKo and m0NESY, were supposed to roll through the BLAST Bounty Season 2 opener. Instead, they got a one-way ticket home after 100 Thieves pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks this side of an Alien: Isolation playthrough.
Day two of BLAST Bounty S2 ended with a shocker: 100 Thieves erased a 9-3 deficit on the Anubis decider, winning eight straight rounds on their T side and clinching the series with a 1v3 clutch from William “sirah” Kjærsgaard. The final scoreline? 13-11 on Anubis, after Falcons had already taken Nuke and lost their own Dust2 pick. It was the kind of collapse that makes you double-check the server — and it set the tone for the rest of the day.
100 Thieves vs. Falcons: The Comeback That Broke the Meta
Falcons looked untouchable on Nuke. Nikola “NiKo” Kovač was a menace on the defense, and the rest of the roster followed suit. But 100 Thieves flipped the script on Dust2, where Alex “poiii” Nyholm Sundgren put on a masterclass, with help from Håvard “rain” Nygaard and three clutch rounds from Nicolai “device” Reedtz. Falcons managed only a single gun round after the pistol — a stat that would haunt them.
Then came Anubis. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov posted a 2.21 rating in the first half, and Falcons were up 9-3 at the break. It looked like a wrap. But 100 Thieves’ new in-game leader, Jack “Gizmy” von Spreckelsen, called a near-flawless T side. They won eight straight rounds to reach match point, and sirah sealed it with a clutch that made up for Finn “karrigan” Andersen’s back-to-back triple kills. Rain later praised Gizmy’s calling style, comparing it to his long-time teammate karrigan — high praise from a veteran.
FaZe Finally Gets Revenge on EYEBALLERS
Earlier in the day, FaZe kicked off with a win over EYEBALLERS — and this time, there was no repeat of the upset that started FaZe’s downward spiral earlier this year. EYEBALLERS were missing Max “maxster” Jansson (on vacation), so Simon “yxngstxr” Boije filled in. They were competitive on Mirage, even leading 9-6, but Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski dropped a 1.65-rated map to force overtime and secure the win. FaZe then converted an 11-3 lead on Dust2 to sweep the series. It wasn’t pretty, but it was efficient — like an Android app that does exactly what you need, no frills.
G2’s Rocky Debut with r1nkle
G2’s first match with new sniper Artem “r1nkle” Moroz was a bit of a rollercoaster. Nemiga drew first blood on Anubis, but G2 recovered from slow starts on Mirage and Ancient to reverse-sweep the series. r1nkle ended up as the second-lowest rated player on his team (0.85), but he was upbeat in a pre-match interview, saying he’s finally enjoying the game again after a rough 2025. “You’re gonna get a r1nkle that plays how he wants to play,” he said with a smile. He’s been given freedom by coach Eetu “sAw” Saha and Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač, so expect his numbers to climb as he settles in.
HOTU Prove the Bounty Hunter System Works
HOTU became the first successful Bounty Hunters of Season 2, sweeping GamerLegion. Timur “FL4MUS” Marev was in fine form on Dust2, but his team couldn’t overcome a 1-7 deficit. HOTU’s Dmitry “mizu” Kondratev and Aleksandr “dwushka” Pakhnevich took over on Ancient, locking down the defense and conceding just one round. It was a clean, professional performance — the kind that makes you wonder if the underdog system is actually broken. Then again, that’s the beauty of BLAST Bounty: anything can happen, and sometimes the Amazon of esports gets a surprise package.
What’s Next for Falcons and the Rest?
For Falcons, this is a brutal wake-up call. They came into the Fall season as the team to beat, and they fumbled a 9-3 lead against a roster that’s still finding its identity. For 100 Thieves, it’s a massive statement — especially with a new IGL at the helm. The rest of the bracket is still wide open, and if the first day of BLAST Bounty Season 2 is any indication, we’re in for a wild ride. Just don’t ask me to predict the next upset — my brain is still processing that Anubis collapse, like an AI trying to grasp human emotion.
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