rain and jcobbb stand out as FaZe win both matches amid Twistzz’s impending return

rain and jcobbb stand out as FaZe win both matches amid Twistzz’s impending return

FaZe claimed a 2‑0 start at FISSURE Playground 2 after strong performances from Håvard “rain” Nygaard and Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, building momentum just before Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken officially rejoins the roster. 

Match recap & standout performances

FaZe had a slow opening on Nuke against 3DMAX, but rebounded strongly on Ancient—a map 3DMAX have now lost six in a row—and closed out the series decisively on Dust2. 

On Ancient, rain was especially dominant. He repeatedly secured entries up B‑Ramp in the first half, helping to swing the map FaZe’s way. His performance earned him a 2.21 rating. 

Meanwhile, jcobbb put on a strong display on Dust2, recording 103.1 ADR and delivering a clean 1v2 clutch to retake the B bombsite. 

Twistzz’s return & roster uncertainty

FaZe confirmed Twistzz will be returning to the team just ahead of ESL Pro League Season 22. 

The club has not yet said who will be replaced to accommodate his return. 

When asked post‑match, Helvijs “broky” Saukants gave a brief “no comment” in relation to roster change rumors. 

Context & related news

jcobbb is a recent addition to FaZe, replacing Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski. This reflects FaZe’s aim to refresh their core around younger or new players. 

Twistzz previously played for FaZe from 2021‑2023. During that period he helped the roster to win a Major, IEM Katowice, Cologne, an Intel Grand Slam and earned spots in HLTV’s Top 20. His return is seen as a significant move for the team. 

After his departure from FaZe, Twistzz joined Liquid. He has had a challenging stint there, including attempts at IGL, roster instability, and underwhelming results. 

Player quotes

Upon the announcement of his return to FaZe, Twistzz tweeted:

“Feeling speechless the last days. After Fissure I will make a longer post. As for now, I’m very happy and thankful to reunite with the organization and the players.” 

There were no direct quotes in the 2‑0 match report regarding who Twistzz replaces; broky’s “no comment” was the only response to that aspect. 

Implications & what to watch

• FaZe now sit at 2‑0 in their pool at FISSURE Playground 2; 3DMAX drop to 1‑1. 

• The “Twistzz return” introduces uncertainty about FaZe’s active roster usage. Fans and analysts will be closely watching which player is displaced, and how the roles/chemistry within FaZe adjust once Twistzz is integrated.

• rain and jcobbb’s strong form gives FaZe extra depth; their individual efforts may help ease the transition when Twistzz is fully onboard.