100 Thieves Shock Falcons with Anubis Comeback on Day Two of BLAST Bounty Season 2

The second day of BLAST Bounty Season 2 produced a stunning result as 100 Thieves eliminated the reigning Cologne Major champions, Falcons, in a three-map thriller.

The series ended with a dramatic comeback on the Anubis decider, where Falcons led 9-3 at the break and ultimately fell to a 1v3 clutch in the final moments.

The upset headlined a day that also saw successful debuts from HOTU and mixed fortunes for G2 and FaZe.

Day two of BLAST Bounty Season 2 delivered a shock upset as 100 Thieves eliminated the Cologne Major champions Falcons in a dramatic three-map series. The result marked a stunning early exit for Falcons in their first tournament back, with the decider on Anubis producing one of the most remarkable comebacks of the day.

Falcons had a dominant initial return to the server. On Nuke, they carved clean through 100 Thieves with a dominant defensive showing. Nikola “NiKo” Kovač was particularly lethal, setting the tone for what looked like a routine victory. Falcons carried that momentum into the early stages of the Anubis decider, where Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov delivered a staggering 2.21-rated first half. That individual brilliance helped Falcons race to a 0-7 lead, and they held a comfortable 9-3 advantage at the break.

What followed was a near-total collapse. 100 Thieves’ new in-game leader Jack “Gizmy” von Spreckelsen orchestrated a near-flawless T side after the swap. The team strung together eight consecutive rounds to suddenly reach match point. Falcons fought back with two back-to-back triple kill rounds from Finn “karrigan” Andersen, forcing a tense finish. The series was ultimately decided by a 1v3 clutch from William “sirah” Kjærsgaard, who denied overtime.

In a post-match broadcast interview, Håvard “rain” Nygaard expressed satisfaction with the result and praised his new IGL. He compared Gizmy’s calling style to that of his long-time teammate karrigan, a significant compliment given the latter’s legendary status as a leader. The victory was built on a complete team effort, with Alex “poiii” Nyholm Sundgren delivering a masterclass on Dust2, rain contributing multiple multi-kills, and Nicolai “device” Reedtz securing three clutches on that same map, resulting in a turnaround on Falcons’ Dust2 pick.

The Anubis Collapse and a New Leader Emerges

The Anubis decider will be remembered for the sheer contrast between the two halves. m0NESY’s 2.21-rated performance in the first half was a display of individual brilliance that should have put the match out of reach. Falcons’ 9-3 lead at halftime, built on a 0-7 start, suggested a straightforward path to victory. The turnaround orchestrated by Gizmy after the side swap was near-flawless. Eight straight rounds flipped the scoreline.

The clutch factor proved decisive. While karrigan’s two triple kill rounds nearly salvaged the match for Falcons, it was sirah’s 1v3 in the final moments that defined the series. The young player held his nerve in the most pressurized situation, denying overtime. This moment of individual composure capped a team performance that saw multiple contributors step up at critical junctures.

rain’s post-match comments highlighted the immediate impact of Gizmy as an in-game leader. Drawing a direct comparison to karrigan, one of the most respected IGLs in Counter-Strike history, is no small praise. It suggests that 100 Thieves may have found a long-term solution in a role that often takes months or years to develop. The tactical adjustments made on the T side of Anubis, which produced eight consecutive rounds against a championship-caliber opponent, provide concrete evidence of effective leadership.

• 100 Thieves completed a comeback from a 3-9 halftime deficit on Anubis, winning eight straight rounds on the T side under new in-game leader Gizmy before sirah’s 1v3 clutch denied overtime and eliminated Falcons.
• HOTU became the first successful Bounty Hunters of Season 2 by sweeping GamerLegion, recovering from a 1-7 deficit on Dust2 to win in round 24 and then conceding just one round on Ancient behind strong performances from mizu and dwushka.
• G2 debuted Artem “r1nkle” Moroz in a reverse-sweep victory over Nemiga, with the Ukrainian sniper posting a 0.85 rating but expressing optimism about his freedom to play his own style under coach sAw and in-game leader huNter-.
• FaZe repeated their XSE Pro League Guangzhou victory over EYEBALLERS, overcoming a 9-6 deficit on Mirage with a 1.65-rated map from jcobbb before converting an 11-3 lead on Dust2 to complete the sweep.

The 100 Thieves upset was not the only notable result of the day. HOTU became the first successful Bounty Hunters of Season 2, sweeping GamerLegion in their debut. GamerLegion had re-signed Timur “FL4MUS” Marev, and the Russian rifler performed well on Dust2, but his efforts could not overcome a disastrous 1-7 start. HOTU closed that map in round 24 before a defensive takeover on Ancient by Dmitry “mizu” Kondratev and Aleksandr “dwushka” Pakhnevich saw them concede just a single round and complete the sweep.

The day also featured the debut of Artem “r1nkle” Moroz for G2, though it was a troubled start. Nemiga drew first blood on Anubis, but G2 recovered from slow starts on Mirage and Ancient to secure a reverse-sweep. The Ukrainian sniper ended the series as the lowest-rated player on his team with a 0.85 average. Despite the statistical struggle, r1nkle was upbeat in a pre-match interview with James “BanKs” Banks. He reflected on a difficult previous year, stating that he had started to get on the right track in 2026 by putting in the time and working as hard as possible. He emphasized that he has been given freedom by coach Eetu “sAw” Saha and Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač to play his own style, promising a version of himself that enjoys the game.

Debut Performances Across the Server

While the 100 Thieves upset was the headline act, the day was filled with significant debut performances. FaZe repeated their XSE Pro League Guangzhou victory over EYEBALLERS, ensuring there would be no repeat of the Swedes’ earlier Bounty win that had triggered a downward spiral for the organization. EYEBALLERS were hampered by the absence of Max “maxster” Jansson, who was on leave, with Simon “yxngstxr” Boije stepping in. They competed well early, leading 9-6 on Mirage, but a 1.65-rated map from Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski helped FaZe force overtime and eventually win before they converted an 11-3 lead on Dust2 to sweep.

G2’s reverse-sweep against Nemiga was a tale of recovery. After dropping Anubis, they stabilized on Mirage and closed out Ancient. The focus, however, was on r1nkle’s debut. His 0.85 rating was the lowest on the team, but his pre-match interview revealed a player in a positive mental space. He spoke candidly about a tough previous year and a renewed commitment to hard work in 2026. The freedom granted by sAw and huNter- to play his natural game suggests a supportive environment, even if the statistical output will need to improve in later rounds.

HOTU’s sweep of GamerLegion was the most efficient debut of the day. FL4MUS, returning to GamerLegion, showed his quality on Dust2, but the early 1-7 deficit was too steep. HOTU’s defensive lockout on Ancient, conceding only one round, was a statement of intent from mizu and dwushka. The Russian duo took over the map and ensured that any second-half comeback attempt from GamerLegion was quickly extinguished. As the first successful Bounty Hunters of the new season, HOTU set a standard for the underdog teams looking to make a deep run.

The second day of BLAST Bounty Season 2 provided a compelling mix of shocking upsets, resilient comebacks, and promising debuts. The elimination of the Cologne Major champions by 100 Thieves will dominate headlines, but the performances of FaZe, G2, and HOTU each carried their own significance. For Falcons, the early exit raises immediate questions after such a dominant start to the series. For 100 Thieves, the victory validates the new leadership of Gizmy and sets a high bar for the rest of their tournament run.