Competing as Team Falcons, Atif Butt’s performance in CEO 2025 was flawless. He went undefeated in the top bracket, demonstrating elite skill and strategic prowess throughout.
The grand finals set him against South Korea’s ULSAN in an epic best-of-five encounter. Atif, dominating as Anna Williams, quickly went 2-0 up. Despite ULSAN’s strong comeback to level the series at 2-2, Atif remained unfazed. He won an authoritative last round to take the championship with a hard-fought 3-2 victory. The distinguished victory yielded him US $6,195 in prize money and an important 560 EWC ranking points, much enhancing his ranking for the next Esports World Cup 2025.
Pakistan’s Esports Prowess Shines Brighter
Atif’s victory at CEO 2025 contributes to another milestone for Pakistan’s distinguished record in global Tekken tournaments. Earlier this year, he finished second at Combo Breaker 2025, and in 2024, he swept the FV Major, consistently proving his improvement and strength.
The victory at CEO 2025 wasn’t just for Atif himself. Other Pakistani greats made their own contributions:
Arslan Ash mounted an incredible comeback via the lower bracket, beating strong opponents such as Farzeen and JeonDDing before eventually losing to ULSAN in the lower final.
Worth mentioning is that three of Pakistan’s four players – Atif, Arslan, and Farzeen – all finished in the top six, a testament to how deep the country’s talent pool is in the Tekken community.
Onward to the Esports World Cup 2025
With CEO 2025 behind us, everyone’s eyes are now firmly focused on the Esports World Cup 2025. ULSAN’s Atif Butt, Arslan Ash, and Farzeen are already lined up as strong contenders for this prestigeous event. Atif’s recent pickup of EWC points not only enhances his seeding but also gives him the much-needed momentum as he is set to take on the best of the world.
Overwhelming Praise from the Gaming Community
Atif Butt’s victory ignited a wave of excitement across social media and within the fighting game community:
“Atif Butt is the CEO 2025 TEKKEN 8 CHAMPION! You’ve made the FGC proud…” exclaimed a celebratory Facebook post.
A fan on Threads succinctly captured the sentiment: “Atif Butt just won another Tekken tournament… put Pakistan on the Tekken world map.”
A Nation at the Forefront of Competitive Esports
Atif Butt’s incredible performance at CEO 2025 is not merely a personal triumph; it represents a national cause that is driving Pakistan to the top of competitive esports. His tight victory over ULSAN highlighted his mental resilience and strategic genius and left people waiting with bated breath for his next steps.
The Esports World Cup promises to be an unforgettable battle, and Atif Butt is certainly one of the top contenders to look out for. Will he keep his winning streak going on the global scene?