Crimsix

From Halo to Call of Duty Dominance

Crimsix began his competitive gaming career in 2008, competing in Halo: Reach on the MLG Pro Circuit where he achieved a fourth place finish at MLG Columbus. His early esports path shifted in late 2012 when Halo: Reach was removed from the MLG circuit. He made the switch to Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, joining the compLexity Gaming roster alongside ACHES, TeePee, and FEARS. This move marked the start of an era of unprecedented success.

After adding Clayster to the roster, the compLexity team became a dominant force. They won almost every event in the second half of the Black Ops 2 season, both nationally and internationally. This established Crimsix's reputation as a winner and set the stage for his career. The team's performance during this period is remembered as one of the most dominant in Call of Duty history.

The Championship Years

The dominance continued into Call of Duty: Ghosts. After replacing Clayster with Damon 'Karma' Barlow, the team clicked instantly. Their peak came at the Call of Duty Championship 2014, where they won the world title in emphatic fashion, dropping only four maps throughout the entire tournament. This victory, under the compLexity banner which later transitioned to Evil Geniuses, secured Crimsix his first world championship ring.

Following the organization's sale to Evil Geniuses, the team continued to find success, winning MLG Anaheim 2014 and ESWC 2014. However, the roster dissolved ahead of the Advanced Warfare season, leading to a major change. In November 2014, Crimsix was picked up by OpTic Gaming, joining a super-team with Nadeshot, Scump, and Formal. This began his long association with one of esports' most famous brands.

Building a Dynasty with OpTic Gaming

Crimsix's tenure with OpTic Gaming confirmed his standing. After a disappointing 7th place finish at the 2015 Championship, the roster was retooled, bringing in his former teammate Karma. This core of Crimsix, Scump, Formal, and Karma became one of the most celebrated teams in Call of Duty history. They enjoyed success across Advanced Warfare and Black Ops 3, winning multiple major events.

The top of this era came during Infinite Warfare. After a slow start to the 2017 season, OpTic Gaming finished as the undisputed best team. They won the CWL Global Pro League Stage 2 and, most importantly, claimed victory at the 2017 Call of Duty Championship. This win was the first world title for the OpTic organization and made Crimsix a two-time world champion. It was a defining achievement for both the player and the team.

Challenges and the End of an Era

The initial success did not last into the WWII season. The OpTic roster had inconsistent placings and a poor practice regime, resulting in notably bad finishes like 13-16th at the 2018 Seattle Open. This led to the breakup of the celebrated team, with FormaL and Karma being removed. New players Octane and Methodz were picked up, but this change did not solve their tournament drought.

The end of the WWII season saw OpTic place 5-6th at Anaheim, 7-8th at the Stage 2 playoffs, and a shocking 17-24th at the 2018 Championship. This was the lowest championship placing of Porter's career and the first time since Black Ops 2 that he failed to win a single title throughout a season. It marked a clear end to the dynasty period.

Franchise Era and a Third Ring

A new chapter began with the five-player roster format in Black Ops 4. OpTic dropped Methodz and Octane, picking up young talents Dashy and TJHaLy and re adding Karma. This lineup won the 2019 CWL Las Vegas Open, their first major win since the 2017 Championship. They placed in the top three on several other occasions but did not win another event that season.

The entire Call of Duty landscape changed in 2019 with the introduction of the city based franchised Call of Duty League. Crimsix joined the Dallas Empire, a franchise owned by Team Envy. Teaming with Clayster, Huke, iLLeY, and Shotzzy, the Empire quickly became a top team. They capped off the inaugural Modern Warfare season by winning the Call of Duty League Championship in 2020, earning Crimsix his historic third world championship ring.

Later CDL Career and Transition

Crimsix stayed with Dallas Empire for the Black Ops Cold War season, but the team failed to win a major and finished third at the championship. He became a free agent and joined the New York Subliners for the Vanguard season in 2021. There, alongside Clayster, he won the 2022 Pro Am Classic with teammates Hydra, Kismet, and PaulEhx. He left the Subliners at the end of that season, marking the end of his long Call of Duty career.

In 2023, Crimsix announced his retirement from professional Call of Duty to pursue a career as a professional sim racer with FaZe Clan, a move he had been preparing for. This began a new chapter in his competitive life. He left the FaZe organization in November 2024 to focus fully on real world racing.

Champion on the Track

Crimsix's transition from virtual to real world competition was swift and successful. After partnering with the RAFA Racing Team, he began training rigorously, losing 30 pounds for the physical demands of racing. He entered the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America in 2024, driving a Porsche 718 Cayman.

He immediately impressed, sweeping his debut weekend at Sebring International Raceway. By the end of the season, he had secured ten wins and the championship title in the Cayman Pro Am Driver's class. His success continued as RAFA Racing Team joined IMSA in 2025, signing Porter to race a Toyota GR Supra EVO2 in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge's GSX Bronze Cup. He scored his first IMSA win at the Circuit of the Americas, proving his champion's mentality translated effectively to the racetrack.