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Pakistan’s Arslan Ash becomes five-time EVO Tekken champion

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LAS VEGAS: Pakistan’s E-sports star Arslan Ash added another feather to his cap by winning his fifth EVO Tekken 8 title for the fifth time, defeating compatriot Atif Butt in the Grand Finals here.

Arslan emerged victorious 3-1 in the winner’s final following which Atif locked horns with Japan’s Nobi in the loser’s final and outclassed the latter to 3-0 to set up the Grand Final with the star Pakistan gamer.

Atif started the thrilling Grand Final on a high as he won the first game but Arslan equalised.

Atif then switched to FENG and tied the score at 2-2. In the final round, however, Atif Butt appeared favourite but Arslan Ash landed a perfect hit to clinch his fifth EVO title.

“I’ve done it again, Alhamdulillah, 5th EVO title in the bag, but definitely not my last,” Arslan posted on X, formerly Twitter.

“This win is for Pakistan and everyone out there pushing boundaries! Onward and upward! And to my critics, I’ve still got it, baby! And I’m not done yet,” he added.

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Meanwhile, Atif Butt showcased sportsman spirit by terming Arslan Ash a deserving winner but shared that he was not satisfied with his performance.

“First of all, I would like to thank all of my supporters. As a professional player, I always wanted to win an EVO. It’s a dream title of any player. I have tried hardest to win it, but failed & got the (2nd position),” wrote Butt.

“I’m not really happy with my performance. Still, I’m thankful to Allah for showering a lot of blessings on me. I will work tirelessly to present Pakistan at the highest level. In Sha Allah, he added.

“[Arslan Ash] you have given me a tough time in grand finals. You really deserve to win the tournament. I heartedly congratulate you on your 5× EVO title. It’s again the victory of Pakistan Tekken. It’s just a beginning, In Sha Allah,” Atif Butt concluded.

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Pakistan’s Atif Butt crowned ‘King of Iron Fist’ in Tekken World Tour

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AMSTERDAM: Pakistan’s Egamers continued to reign supreme at the international level as Gujranwala-hailed Atif Butt was crowned the ‘King of Iron Fist’ by winning the Tekken World Tour 2022 videogame tournament here on Sunday.

The videogame developer Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. organised the Tekken World Tour (TWT) series organised – an international offline tournament series – where the “Best compete to be crowned The King of the Iron Fist.”

According to the details, 24 players from across the world participated in the tournament and made their way into the main round after the regional qualifiers that included Pakistan for the first time.

In the final of the event, Pakistan’s Butt downed South Korea’s Sang-hyun “Jeondding” Jeon to secure first place and bag prize money of $50,000.

Taking to Twitter, Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. shared the winning moments of Butt against Jeon.

 

Meanwhile, the official Twitter handle of Tekken said: “It’s official — the new King of the Iron Fist is Atif Butt.”

 

Expressing his ecstasy on winning the title, Butt thanked his friends and family members for the support and shared that he was out of words as it was a surreal moment for him.

“Humbled and overwhelmed by all the messages and wishes coming my way! You’re all too kind! Thank you so much!!

“All of this feels so very unreal, thank you all for everything, upwards and onwards! This is just the beginning!” he tweeted.

 

Furthermore, Pakistan’s trailblazer Egamer Arslan Ash shared a picture with winner Butt.

 

Meanwhile, Ash himself could finish 13th in the final and said he needs to improve a lot.

“I need to improve a lot. God willing, next year,” he said reviewing his own performance,” wrote Ash.

“At least I was able to do what I had been preparing for,” he added.

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