Tech Desk 
Aug 04, 2025
Arsalan Ash has once again proved his legacy, as he won his sixth Evolution Championship Series (EVO) title at EVO 2025 in Las Vegas.
Representing Twisted Minds, the Pakistani esports star delivered a dominant performance to win the Tekken 8 Grand Final, defeating Tekken powerhouse Atif Butt.
Notably, Arslan advanced through the upper bracket while Atif fought his way up from the lower bracket, setting up a most-awaited 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. EVO 2025’s final standings underscored the growing power shift in the Tekken world.
The result highlights Pakistan’s rising dominance in the competitive Tekken scene. EVO 2025's final standings showed Japan’s Chikurin in third place and South Korea’s Mulgold in fourth.
In the tournament, Arslan Ash used the characters “Anna and Nina” to compete against a range of opponents, including Atif.
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 success strengthens Arslan’s reputation as one of the greatest fighting game players in history.
With six EVO titles across both Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, he has not only dominated individually but also helped put Pakistan on the global esports map.
