The Russian Aim Machine: A Profile of Ubah

Playstyle: Known as the “Long-range sprays ka King.” He is world-renowned for his ability to control recoil perfectly using ARs (M416, Beryl) with 3x, 4x, or even 6x scopes over massive distances.

2. Early Life & Beginning

• Origins: Born in Russia, Ivan Kapustin started his gaming career in a different genre entirely.

• MOBA Roots: Before becoming a Battle Royale legend, Ubah was a professional Dota 2 player. He played for notable CIS organizations like Team Empire and HellRaisers.

   

• The Switch: As the Battle Royale genre exploded in 2017, Ubah realized his raw mechanical aim was better suited for shooters. He transitioned to PUBG and his mechanical superiority was immediately evident, allowing him to dominate the early leaderboards.

• Entry to Esports: He joined Natus Vincere (Na’Vi) in 2018, marking his entry into Tier 1 PUBG esports.

3. Professional Career

Ubah’s career is defined by his time in “Superteams” and his ability to elevate any roster to championship contenders.

• Teams:

  • Natus Vincere (Na’Vi): (2018) – His breakout period.

  • FaZe Clan: (2018 – 2021) – His prime era. He was the heavy hitter for the legendary FaZe roster that dominated Europe.

  • Digital Athletics: (2021) – A brief stint.

  • Northern Lights Team (NLT): (2021 – 2022) – Returned to his CIS roots.

  • Twisted Minds: (2022 – Present) – The NLT roster was acquired by Twisted Minds, creating the current dominant force in EMEA.

• Career Milestones:

  • The FaZe Sunday (2019): In the greatest comeback in PUBG history, Ubah led FaZe Clan from last place to qualifying for the Global Championship on the final day, wiping out entire squads solo.

  • The PNC Champion: Represented Russia and won the inaugural PUBG Nations Cup (PNC) in 2019.

4. Achievements & Records

Ubah is one of the most decorated players in the Western PUBG scene.

Major Championships:

• PUBG Nations Cup (PNC): Champion (2019 – Team Russia).

• PUBG Europe League (PEL):

  • Phase 2 Champion (2019 – FaZe Clan).

  • Phase 3 Champion (2019 – FaZe Clan).

• GLL Grand Slam: Champion (2019).

• PGS (PUBG Global Series): Consistently high placements with Twisted Minds (e.g., 2nd place PGS 2).

• PUBG Global Championship (PGC):

  • 2nd Place (2019 – FaZe Clan).

     

  • 3rd Place (2022 – Twisted Minds).

Individual Awards:

• Kill Leader / MVP: Won multiple “Most Kills” awards during the PEL era.

• Damage Dealer: Consistently tops the damage charts in almost every tournament he plays.

5. Current Status

• Current Team: Twisted Minds (One of the top-ranked teams in the world).

• Recent Performances:

  • Twisted Minds is currently the undisputed King of the EMEA region and a constant favorite to win global events (PGS and PGC).

  • Ubah helped lead the team to a dominant 2024 season, consistently placing in the top 3 of major global tournaments.

• Current Ranking: He remains a Tier 1 Fragger. While he has adjusted his playstyle to be more team-oriented, his spray control is still considered top 3 in the world.

6. Social Media

• Twitch: Ubah (Known for high-kill solo squad streams).

• Twitter / X: @FaZe_Ubah (Still uses his verified handle, though he plays for Twisted Minds).

• Instagram: @ubah

• VK (VKontakte): Active in the Russian gaming community groups.

7. Why He is Famous

• Why He is Famous (Long-range sprays ka King):

  • Ubah redefined what was possible with an Assault Rifle. Before him, players usually switched to DMRs (Mini14/SLR) for long-range. Ubah showed the world that you could spray an M416 with a 4x scope at 100+ meters and still hit every shot.

• Influence on Community: He inspired a generation of players to practice “recoil control” in training grounds. His sensitivity settings and mouse grip are widely copied by aspiring fraggers.

• Playing Style: He acts as a “Turret.” Once he finds a good position, he unleashes massive damage output. He is rarely the Scout; he is the executioner who cleans up the fights.