FaZe Prevails in Tight Three-Map Battle Over ECSTATIC in jcobbb’s Quiet Debut

FaZe Prevails in Tight Three-Map Battle Over ECSTATIC in jcobbb’s Quiet Debut

FaZe kicked off their campaign at BLAST Open London 2025 – Online Stage with a hard-fought 2‑1 victory over ECSTATIC. The series stood out for the debut of their new Polish rifler, Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, whose quieter-than-expected performance provided a measured but stable start to his tenure on the roster. 

Map One – Overpass: A Ragged Start

The match opened on Overpass, with FaZe showing early promise thanks to a strong pistol round and an aggressive CT side. They built a 10‑5 lead, though ECSTATIC, fueled by sirah’s 9 kills across just two rounds, turned the tide. ECSTATIC pulled off an impressive eight‑round run to take the map 13‑10. For jcobbb, it was a rough introduction—particularly on T‑side, where he logged just 3 kills and earned a paltry 0.30 rating. 

Map Two – Dust2: FaZe’s Flawless Response

Dust2 saw FaZe completely dominate with a commanding 13‑0 result on their own pick. The T‑side demolition included no‑scopes and autosniper frags, painting a picture of total control. Even here, jcobbb remained relatively unassuming, managing only 7 kills—with his best personal rating (1.28) arriving in a game where his teammates largely carried the offensive weight. 

Map Three – Inferno: Edge-of-Your-Seat Finish

Inferno became the decider. ECSTATIC’s early aggression during two second‑round forcebuys pushed FaZe into an early 6‑9 deficit. But FaZe's experience shone through as they clawed back—forcing overtime and ultimately exploiting ECSTATIC’s overextended plays to clinch a tense 16‑13 win. 

Context & Background: jcobbb’s Signing and Expectations

Just days before the match, FaZe had announced the signing of 21‑year‑old Polish rifler jcobbb from Betclic, replacing the bench‑ed Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski. The move aimed to inject youthful aggression and dynamism into one of CS2’s oldest lineups. 

Before joining FaZe, jcobbb had shown promise in the tier‑2 scene. His coach at Betclic, Jędrzej “Bogdan” Rokita, praised his raw shooting form: “When I saw him shooting in practice… it was incredible. Insane.”  In late 2023, jcobbb played briefly for 9INE but only gained prominence with Betclic, achieving a 1.13 rating in “Tier‑2” tournaments. 

His time at PGL Bucharest saw flashes of brilliance—victories over Astralis and The MongolZ—but also inconsistency—evidenced by a final event rating of 0.97. 

Across the community, reactions have been measured. On Reddit, one fan reflected on jcobbb’s journey:

“This is an unreal arc for jcobbb… he was never entirely sure if he wanted to become a full‑time professional… Now … he’s playing alongside major winners on one of the most storied orgs in CS history.” 

What It All Means

Performance Summary: FaZe got the win but saw jcobbb deliver a modest 0.81 overall rating—better than shaky, but far from explosive.

Team Dynamics: His aggressive entry‑rifler style was the sought‑after contrast to the controlled discipline of EliGE. The fit seems promising, though his debut lacked the firepower some may have expected.

Fan Pressure: With a strong community narrative behind his rise, jcobbb’s AI debut drew attention—but as some wrote, the environment can be tough for a “quiet and introverted” newcomer. 

In Summary

FaZe pulled off a solid 2-1 comeback win against ECSTATIC to stay alive in the upper bracket at BLAST Open London 2025. Meanwhile, jcobbb’s debut was uneventful, yet not disastrous, suggesting promise tempered by cautious optimism. As fans and analysts await his next performance, the match served as a baseline—one to build upon rather than a breakout to celebrate.