Back-to-back champion from Korea, Lim “ULSAN” Soo-hoon, has once again triumphed in the Esports World Cup 2025, claiming the Tekken 8 title. In an electrifying grand final, ULSAN decisively defeated Yoon “LowHigh” Sun-woong with a score of 5–2, securing a staggering $250,000 from the impressive $1,000,000 prize pool. This victory marks ULSAN’s second consecutive EWC Tekken 8 championship, having also dominated in 2024.

The event showcased exhilarating matches, culminating in a Top 8 that included notable competitors such as CBM, JeonDDing, Mulgold, and PINYA. ULSAN showcased precision and skill, utilizing Dragunov to close out the decisive final against LowHigh’s formidable Bryan.

This year’s EWC featured an exciting twist with a best-of-nine format on finals day, adding an extra layer of intensity to the competition. The world of competitive fighting games has been electrified by ULSAN’s remarkable achievement, solidifying his place in Tekken history.