ACHES

Controversy

At UMG Chicago 2012, held in late December 2012 during the Call of Duty: Black Ops II competitive season, a heated moment unfolded between professional players Patrick "Aches" Price and Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag. During the Grand Final of the tournament, OpTic Gaming defeated Aches' team in a high-stakes match. As the game concluded, Nadeshot celebrated the victory energetically and reportedly stepped toward Aches’ side of the stage in the heat of the moment. In response, Aches physically shoved Nadeshot in a brief but tense altercation that quickly drew attention from event staff and other players. Though the push was minor and did not escalate further, the incident became one of the most talked-about moments in early Call of Duty esports history, symbolizing the intense rivalry between Aches' teams and OpTic Gaming. The event also helped solidify Aches’ role as a polarizing figure in the scene and added fuel to the ongoing feud between the two players.