MELBOURNE: World-renowned Pakistani gamer Arslan Ash has added yet another trophy to his collection, clinching the championship title at Battle Arena Melbourne 15 (BAM 15) after advancing to the Tekken 8 final.
Battle Arena Melbourne is a prestigious Tekken World Tour Master Event. Its 15th edition, held in Victoria, Australia, brought together top-tier players from around the world, including Arslan Ash, Knee, Mulgold, KingReyJr, Shadow20z, and OilKing. Muhammad Farzeen—better known as Falcons Farzeen and a recent qualifier for the Esports World Cup—was also among the standout competitors.
The BAM 15 grand final turned into an all-Pakistani showdown, with Arslan Ash narrowly defeating Farzeen to secure the title.
Looking ahead, Arslan Ash is set to compete in the Tekken 8 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, where he’ll be vying for a $1 million prize.
Scheduled from July 7 to August 24, the EWC will feature over 2,000 players from more than 200 clubs, battling across 25 titles. With a groundbreaking $70 million prize pool, it’s poised to become the largest esports event in history.
The Tekken 8 main event will run from August 14 to 16, with 32 elite players competing for the top prize. A five-time Evolution Championship Series (EVO) champion, Arslan Ash has consistently dominated the global Tekken circuit, with major victories at EVO Japan 2019, EVO 2019, EVO Japan 2023, EVO 2023, and EVO 2024.
