Learn about Paul Phoenix in Tekken 5, his martial arts fighting style based on Judo, and his story entering The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5.
Paul Phoenix is a 48-year-old American fighter who enters The King of Iron Fist Tournament 5 with the goal of proving he is the greatest fighter in the universe. He utilizes martial arts techniques based upon Judo. In the previous tournament, The King of Iron Fist Tournament 4, Paul had a rematch with his rival Mishima Kazuya, but was instead faced with Kuma. Despite initially appearing to have the upper hand, Paul lost to Kuma, which led him to feel he had lost something important and needed to start over.
- Paul's signature hairstyle is a notable characteristic across his outfits.
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