Arslan Ash wins sixth EVO Tekken title after defeating Atif Butt in all-Pakistan final
Arslan advanced through the upper bracket while Atif fought his way up from the lower bracket, setting up a highly anticipated all-Pakistan Grand Final. Though Atif took the first set, Arslan responded with a dominant 3-1 comeback to secure the title. Alongside the championship, Arslan earned $12,000 and 800 tour points.
Greatness on another level.
Congratulations to your back-to-back #Evo2025 TEKKEN 8 Champion, Arslan Ash! pic.twitter.com/zOHmXzlBV2 — Evo (@Evo) August 4, 2025
The result highlights Pakistan's rising dominance in the competitive Tekken scene. EVO 2025's final standings featured Japan's Chikurin in third place and South Korea's Mulgold in fourth. Other top-eight finishers included Tekken veterans LowHigh, NOBI, Meo-IL, and JDCR. The event's $30,000 prize pool was distributed among the top eight players.
Arslan Ash relied on Anna and Nina across the tournament, while Atif primarily played as Anna. This win marks Arslan's sixth EVO title, achieved across both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, reinforcing his reputation as a legend in the global fighting game community.
This latest triumph continues Arslan's run of excellence and places Pakistan firmly at the center of the Tekken esports world. With Atif Butt also showcasing elite-level play on the international stage, Pakistan now boasts two top-tier players leading its golden era in fighting games. The rest of the world is still playing catch-up.
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