ABOUT ABID RAJPOOT
Abid Rajpoot is a Pakistani Tekken player with over 15 years of experience across Tekken 7 and Tekken 8. Known for his fearless reads, sharp execution and clutch decision-making, he represents the new wave of talent coming out of Pakistan’s legendary Tekken scene.
His breakout performance came at Baaz Takedown 2025, where he defeated world champion Arslan Ash 6–0 – not giving up a single round. In another major event with more than 550 competitors, Abid finished 17th, putting him firmly in the top tier of players in one of the most stacked regions in the world.
In Tekken 8 he mains Reina, blending aggressive pressure with solid defense and clean whiff punishment. Abid’s goal is simple: keep climbing international rankings, represent Pakistan on the biggest stages, and prove he can hang with the very best in the world.
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
| Date | Year | Game | Tier | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2025 | 2025 | Tekken 8 | Qualifier | Clash of Champions | 3rd | — |
| 05/06/2025 | 2025 | Tekken 8 | Qualifier | Iron Fist PK | 1st | — |
| 11/10/2024 | 2024 | Tekken 8 | Qualifier | LCQ_Baaz Gauntlet | 4th | — |
| 09/02/2023 | 2023 | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | PPG Cup Season 2 | 4th | — |
| 01/09/2023 | 2023 | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | RLCG, Sialkot | 2nd | — |
| 05/05/2022 | 2022 | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | Bilal's Jet Upper | Top 8 | — |
| 05/05/2022 | 2022 | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | World Tour Takra Cup | 9th | — |
| 26/10/2025 | — | Tekken 8 | Qualifier | Baaz Takedown | 17th | — |
| 17/04/2024 | — | Tekken 8 | Qualifier | Esports World Cup LCQ Riyadh | 13th (out of 256) | — |
| 16/03/2024 | — | Tekken 8 | Qualifier | Gamer Galaxy Pakistan | 9th (out of 450+) | — |
| 18/05/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | Kuro Kuro Cup | 5th | — |
| 13/05/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | Zone 3 Round 3 | 5th | — |
| 23/09/2022 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | Tekken Den Championship | 1st | — |
| 18/08/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | PWG Pakistan | 1st | — |
| 19/10/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | TAG Team Tournament of Power | 4th | — |
| 15/06/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | Battle Zone Season 1 | 3rd | — |
| 24/03/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | South Punjab Fighter Cup | 4th | — |
| 14/02/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | Knight Wolf Gaming | 1st | — |
| 15/09/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | Rawalpindi Cup | 2nd | — |
| 27/01/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | LCQ Pakistan | 2nd | — |
| 20/04/2023 | — | Tekken 7 | Qualifier | IESF Pakistan | 3rd | — |
NOTABLE MATCHES & MILESTONES
6–0 VS ARSLAN ASH
At Baaz Takedown 2025, Abid delivered a flawless 6–0 victory over 7x evo world champion Arslan Ash, not dropping a single round. It’s one of the cleanest statements you can make in Pakistani Tekken – and it instantly put his name on the map.
Big-Bracket Ranking
In a major Tekken 8 event with more than 550 competitors, Abid finished 17th – a top-3% placement in an insanely stacked bracket. This run showcased his consistency over long tournament days against a wide variety of styles.
WORLD STAGE LCQs
Abid’s Tekken 8 results include 13th place at the Esports World Cup LCQ Riyadh (out of 256 players) and 9th at Gamer Galaxy Pakistan (out of 450+ players). These performances prove he can compete and adapt at international-level events.
PODIUMS & FUTURE GOALS
From 1st-place finishes in events like Knight Wolf Gaming, PWG Pakistan and Tekken Den Championship to strong Tekken 8 results such as 3rd at Clash of Champions and 4th at LCQ Baaz Gauntlet, Abid has a growing medal collection. His next step: secure a team/org and push for winning at the biggest global tournaments.
MEDIA & HIGHLIGHTS
