Renowned esports champion Arslan Ash reaffirmed his legendary status by winning the Battle Arena Melbourne 15 (BAM15), a key Tekken World Tour Master Event.
Hosted in Melbourne, Australia, the tournament featured top global Tekken players including Knee, Mulgold, Shadow20z, OilKing, and KingReyJr. Also among them was Pakistan’s Falcons Farzeen (Muhammad Farzeen), who recently qualified for the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC).
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The BAM15 grand final became an all-Pakistani showdown as Arslan Ash edged past Farzeen in a thrilling match, highlighting Pakistan’s growing presence in global esports.
With this major win, Arslan Ash now sets his sights on the Tekken 8 competition at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, scheduled from July 7 to August 24. The massive tournament will feature over 2,000 players from more than 200 esports clubs across 25 titles, with a record-breaking $70 million prize pool.
Tekken 8’s main event will take place from August 14 to 16, with the top 32 players competing for a $1 million grand prize. Arslan will represent Pakistan, aiming to further cement his legacy on the world stage.
A five-time EVO champion, Arslan’s accolades include victories at EVO Japan 2019, EVO USA 2019, EVO Japan 2023, EVO USA 2023, and EVO 2024 — making him one of the most accomplished players in Tekken history.
