100 Thieves upset Falcons in a Counter-Strike 2 match at BLAST Bounty Season 2 on July 22, 2026. The reigning Major champions blew a 9-3 lead on the Anubis decider. As a result, 100 Thieves won the best-of-three 2-1 in the tournament’s online opening stage. Few expected that result weeks after Falcons lifted the Major trophy.
The real story is not just that an underdog won. Instead, it is how Falcons lost control. Their lineup features Finn “karrigan” Andersen, Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, and Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov. However, 100 Thieves kept finding rounds from behind. Then William “sirah” Kjærsgaard ended it with a 1-v-3 clutch. Falcons never reached overtime, and that finish will linger.
100 Thieves upset Falcons after rain meets karrigan
A strong reunion angle already sat over the match. Karrigan faced his former FaZe teammate Håvard “rain” Nygaard, now with 100 Thieves. Falcons looked ready to take a routine step forward. Instead, rain and 100 Thieves flipped the script completely. They sent the favorites out much earlier than expected.
Falcons entered BLAST Bounty Season 2 as the team to beat. They were fresh from a Cologne Major win and held the world number one ranking. Still, the Anubis collapse turned a safe lead into a damaging exit. For 100 Thieves, beating the top team in their first match back sends a clear message. It also changes how rivals view them at this event.
How the upset changes BLAST Bounty Season 2
Day two also brought wins for FaZe, G2, and HOTU. However, nothing matched the shock of Falcons losing to 100 Thieves. The official BLAST site remains the key hub for event details and schedules. Fans following esports events know one result can reshape a tournament overnight.
For BLAST Bounty organizers, this is exactly why the format works. It creates pressure, risk, and sudden swings. Meanwhile, Falcons must answer fast after a rare early exit. 100 Thieves upset Falcons, but the bigger question is what comes next. Falcons now need to prove this was only one bad night.
What was the final score between 100 Thieves and Falcons?
100 Thieves won the best-of-three 2-1. They came back from a 3-9 deficit on the deciding map.
Who secured the clutch that ended the match?
William “sirah” Kjærsgaard closed it with a 1-v-3 clutch on Anubis. As a result, Falcons lost before forcing overtime.
Why is this considered a shock upset?
Falcons entered as the world number one team and reigning Cologne Major champions. 100 Thieves upset Falcons on day two, which made the elimination a major surprise.
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