TeSeS Reacts to Falcons’ BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Run: “Proud of How Far We Came”

Team Falcons finished second at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026, falling to PARIVISION in the grand final, but player René “TeSeS” Madsen says the team’s run proves Falcons are on the right path—despite playing with a stand-in and without their head coach.

After the final, TeSeS shared an emotional message stating he was “proud of how far we came with a stand-in”, while admitting it hurts to stop just short of the trophy. He emphasized that the season is long and Falcons are determined to win titles in 2026.

BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 Grand Final: Falcons vs PARIVISION

The BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 grand final ended in a 3–0 victory for PARIVISION, with Falcons losing on all three maps:

Mirage — 9:13

Dust2 — 11:13

Inferno — 11:13

Despite competitive scorelines, PARIVISION controlled key moments and punished Falcons’ slower decision-making throughout the series.

Falcons Played BLAST Bounty With a Stand-In and No Coach

Falcons’ result gained additional context due to roster and staff issues:

Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin missed the event because of unresolved visa issues

Academy player Matej “Nucleonz” Trajkoski joined the lineup as a stand-in

Head coach Danny “zonic” Sørensen was not present at the LAN

Even under these conditions, Falcons reached the final—an achievement TeSeS highlighted in his post-match statement.

Player reactions to Nucleonz’s debut

Star AWPer Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov publicly praised the stand-in during the event:

“Nucleonz is a beast. Great debut for him.”

Later comments from Falcons’ in-game leader kyxsan confirmed that visa problems around kyousuke remain an ongoing concern for upcoming international tournaments.

m0NESY After the Final: “I Should Have Done More”

Following the loss, m0NESY took responsibility for the defeat, stating that Falcons struggled against PARIVISION’s unconventional style:

“Not today again. I should have done more. I really want to taste victory—next time will be different.”

Kyxsan echoed this sentiment, explaining that Falcons were too slow in decision-making and not prepared enough for PARIVISION’s approach.

PARIVISION’s Winning Formula: Discipline and Sacrifice

PARIVISION’s BLAST Bounty Winter title was met with strong reactions across the CS2 scene.

Jami “Jame” Ali said the victory required major sacrifices and was about living up to expectations

Emil “nota” Moskvitin credited the team’s success to the structure built by Jame and coach dastan

Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev summed it up with a brief endorsement:

“Hardworking team. Work always pays off.”

PARIVISION’s system-based style once again proved effective against mechanically strong opponents.

NiKo Named BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 MVP Despite Falcons’ Loss

One of the tournament’s biggest storylines was Nikola “NiKo” Kovač receiving the MVP award, even though Falcons lost the final.

Key MVP stats reported:

1.20 average rating across the tournament

Standout individual performances, including a dominant series against Vitality

NiKo’s MVP reinforces his impact as Falcons’ most consistent star throughout the event.

What’s Next for Team Falcons?

Despite the grand final loss, Falcons leave BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 with several positives:

A finals appearance under adverse conditions

Successful integration of a stand-in player

MVP-level form from NiKo

Clear confidence from TeSeS and the core roster

With visa issues still unresolved and a packed CS2 calendar ahead, Falcons’ next tournaments will be critical in determining whether this run was a stepping stone—or a missed opportunity.