An underdog story: How an unknown gamer overcame border and legends to become a champion

The underdog never has it easy.

The odds are always stacked against them, often from birth, and there are hundreds of obstacles standing between them and greatness.

Arslan Ash came out of nowhere to win one of the biggest fighting game tournaments in the world, but his underdog story started long before he arrived at the tournament. In fact, his journey from his native Pakistan to compete in Japan was arguably more harrowing than the legendary competition he was set to face off against.