Arslan Ash wins Tekken 8 title at LVL UP EXPO 2025

Pakistani Tekken legend Arslan Ash has won the Tekken 8 title at LVL UP EXPO 2025 in Las Vegas with an exciting 3-2 victory over South Korea's Rangchu in the grand final, once again proving why he's considered one of the best players in fighting game history.

Already known for his multiple EVO and international championship wins, Arslan Ash showed his top form throughout the event. His precise gameplay and calm under pressure allowed him to dominate tough competition featuring some of the best players from the United States, South Korea, and other countries.

Representing Twisted Minds, Arslan played as Nina and Lars during his matches. He easily made it to the semifinals with a 2-0 win over American player Pling. This set up a Winner's Final match against Rangchu. Despite a strong challenge from Rangchu, Arslan won 3-1 and moved on to the Grand Final from the winners' side.

On the other hand, KingReyJr made a strong comeback, defeating well-known players like ELNegro and Shadow 20z. However, his run ended when Rangchu defeated him 3-0 in the Losers Final, setting up a rematch against Arslan.

In the Grand Final, Rangchu gave Arslan a tough fight, but the Pakistani champion showed his ability to adapt and make smart decisions under pressure. Arslan won the final 3-2 to claim yet another major title.

This victory at LVL UP EXPO adds to Arslan Ash's already impressive list of international achievements. Despite facing ongoing visa issues that have made it harder for him to travel, Arslan continues to dominate the global Tekken scene.