Paul Phoenix is a scrappy American fighter who's basically made a living doing whatever pays—street fighting, bouncing at clubs, that sort of thing. His real drive, though, is proving he's the toughest fighter alive. He trained under Marshall Law (who became a solid friend) and Lee Chaolan, and he's built up an impressive record. His only real blemish is a draw against a younger fighter named Kazuya, which clearly stuck with him. When the King of Iron Fist Tournament gets announced, Paul sees his shot: a chance to finally settle things with Kazuya and claim his spot as the best. Unfortunately, when they actually face off in the tournament, he comes up short.
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