The day I made Tekken history.

[@IAmEnormous]

23:48 Perfectly stated, about goals. It wasn't "beat Arslan," it wasn't "win the tournament," it was playing how you wanted to play without buckling under the pressure. The wins come naturally when your goals are things you can control, and even if the wins _don't_ come, your mental is still so much better because you _know_ you're improving.

[@MaulusRS]

I fucking love your perspective and your story with what went into that pop-off and why it all meant so much to you. I totally get it, I'm 26 myself from a similar background and that sort of "this is just the most I can top out at in life" feeling is super real and believing that its not and finding a way to break through it is one of the hardest parts of growing into your best self. New viewer, love what you bring to fighting games, cant wait to see what you'll do next

[@enderborn9209]

confidence is key, you went into it and believed you could do it. congrats my man, the pop-off was fully warranted and deserved.

[@Allocution_TK]

Man had me screaming at my house. Excellent performance

[@PaperTigerLive]

What did your house do?

[@jacksuwanpradit6992]

You only screamed I jizzed myself

[@chickenpizza5703]

Same thing but without the s

[@leoneyedis2671]

I saw this as it happened. Killer match. Good job bruh.

[@spectralmuffin6487]

Man, you might need better things in your life.

[@prototypejack69]

I've been following you for a while. Despite the pfp, I'm not even a Tekken player, I always played 2D mostly (SF, KOF, NRS, DBFZ, among others) but when I wanted to get back into Tekken for a tournament in my country, with a big cashprize and all expenses covered for a big tournament in Europe, I watched your content. Jack is my character since T6 when I still didn't know a thing about FGs and I started playing Tekken in Tag2. So despite not playing Tekken seriously, I wanted to participate in that tournament. I didn't win, but I can say you helped me in what I achieved out there, and some dedicated Tekken folks said my performance was impressive. I have all the best Tekken players in my country available to play with me. I was coached by the French G, also. So yeah... I miraculously made it to top8 and even a bit beyond. That's already in part thanks to you. But then this happened, I sadly wasn't there right as it happened but I rewinded. That, and the text under your Twitch channel, makes you one of the biggest inspiration I have in the FGC as a whole. I was a high-level Counter-Strike player, with FGs being really on the side. I was just like you, fueled by self-hatred, my approach of CS was unhealthy as fuck. At some point, I needed help to pull the plug. Thankfully, I was never agressive towards anyone but myself, at my worst I think about your post and what you did that day very frequently. Now, whatever big name I encounter, I know everything is possible. I'm not settled on a game yet, I'm still a small time competitor... i'm not even really settled on a game yet... I'm still young. Thank you Phidx.

[@PhiDX]

Thank you for the awesome message :) wishing you well

[@aruzail]

wish I could like this video more than once, that ending there about how your mindset changed and you straight away got results is inspiring. feel like a lot of us are aiming way too high and getting dissapointed when our expectations are not met, which is so demotivating when it happens. the way you bounced back from that is amazing man, ggs wp! the grind is finally paying off!

[@hidetone]

Going through T7, even before we got close Phi, I’ve always admired your work ethic & how focused you were on the mental aspect of the game. You were truly someone I looked up to even before we got close, the ICFC top 8s, the wins, how you’d pick yourself back up & the grind. Fastforward and now we’re like co-students and warmup partners, my opinion of you has only risen, more and more proud of one of my closest homies that finally achieved what all the long talks were about. Everytime I think back to this set and rewatch the moment I get emotional so allow me lol. Love u bro

[@LARUM9316]

Not only was this a fantastic match and analysis, but a wonderful philosophical discussion of growth and happiness. Very well done

[@Xenorge]

your story is like Lil Majin back in Evo, Glad you can reach this far! cant wait to see you again in next tournament Phi

[@FinalLifeG]

Definitely did your thing for sure, i really enjoyed your run PhiDX

[@KoaxialKable]

This headspace analysis and peek at the thought process is really enlightening! And I know it was a while ago but congrats on your win! That's awesome.

[@garaktartv3647]

"celebrated to hard" "didn't win the whole tournament" brother I'd also be popping off like this if i would have beat a literal world champion lmao

[@LukeGeaney]

Getting educated on the tekkens after the algorithm fed me one of your videos, ended up watching a bunch of Arslan docs, now circled back to this to see you beat him! Genuinely amazing stuff.

[@hellsdryad]

Congrats, man. I watched you come up during the dark days of COVID and I saw huge potential for your offline future.

[@Sean_Negujen]

Got so much respect for you, the grind paid off and you deserve every ounce of hype.

[@joshuaborenstein277]

What a difference in quality should come back and give this a look. You are awesome keep crushing it!

[@atsurokihara5525]

thank you for this analysis, and thank you for sharing your personal story. failing to live up to expectations can feel crushing, and I'm happy that you've found success. and the wrestling 3 count celebration at the end was epic haha

[@damianoledda5497]

i literally got shivers, you did amazing i was so hyped that i screamed the worst words i could imagine

[@wanted2657]

I dont wanna be that guy but "Shivers"

[@damianoledda5497]

@@wanted2657 Sorry I'm Italian, i still make mistakes in english

[@damianoledda5497]

@@wanted2657 Thank you for the correction actually

[@wanted2657]

@@damianoledda5497 nah brother aside from that mistake your english is very good. Keep it up 👍

[@JuliusCaesar103]

The breakdown, super cool. Wasn't aware that people analyzed every single second of the match like that, so that was super enlightening. And damn I felt your celebration too, what a cool dude and cool video.

[@elaizon222]

The primal nature of your scream is one that we all can relate to if we've ever tried to accomplish something and failed over and over and over and over again. It is fueled by the resolve of belief in yourself. This is how you scream when you stand at the Pinnacle of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, planting YOUR flag atop the mountain of self actualization. #respect.

[@russelreosia9347]

I learned a lot from you man your awesome ! Looking forward on your next tourney cuz that shit was hype af bro.

[@overhaul1997]

23:55 cameraman was so hyped lol

[@dualsling6249]

well played man! Happy for your win!

[@VermilionGates]

Really appreciate this breakdown on the inner thoughts you had during the match, shows me how cognizant fantastic players like you are even with small details. Congrats bro!

[@ziaahmad8738]

crazy man, good job. You were definitely highlight of the tournament

[@FrancisBooth-fp6jf]

Great analysis but the pop-off section going in deep to why the pop off meant so much was some real shit. Much respect amigo.

[@pangkamotegames]

*my mans story is like a shonen anime grind grats king for slaying 2 gods of tekken and inspiring new people💪💪💪🙏😎*

[@WeMissDimebag]

So I’m very late to this because I just hadn’t felt compelled to keep up with the game recently but I just wanted to say I was losing my mind watching the VoD of this tournament, alternating between intense nerves and blazing pride. This was incredible by you, not just beating him, but *the way* you beat him. An incredible show of growth. Loved the emotion in the pop off, so well earned, felt like I could feel your sense of accomplishment through the screen. I’m struggling a little to put words to it but I just really wanted to genuinely express the joy I got out of watching your performance here and against Chikurin. Incredible. Can’t wait to see what you do through the rest of the tour.

[@DeLaCroix_]

I remember this moment. Great analysis. Def one for the history books.

[@BlueJin503]

I met you at a tournament at epic gaming in Milwaukee a year ago you were super cool and chatted with anyone that wanted to talk tekken. Keep grinding my man this was so cool to see

[@lovelyverma4140]

All the best for upcoming tournament

[@plunemfg4509]

Loved watching you at tournament, love watching your analysis ❤

[@darianwoods1809]

Ah man I was there! My first ever major and I’m just now finding your channel, keep it up

[@jpVari]

wonderful moment, even better with what you added here. good for you.

[@amandabutkowski202]

Well deserved the hard work paid off the pop off was HYPE and WORTH IT! That win on Arslan was INSANE! Never give up, continue the grind cause your killing it bro!!🙌

[@Donrickytheonlyone]

you truly went ultra instinct phi! i was screaming and yelling in my room first time watching the set, it was sooo sick

[@ScorchedEclipse]

awesome analysis and wholesome af, congrats man! so well deserved! ^^

[@wascourge9817]

Fire set and great job beating Arslan but Tekken 8 is so much more interactive and entertaining to watch. Looking forward to seeing you compete more in tekken 8

[@BolSadguy]

the talk about fucking everything up toward the end hit home, good stuff

[@MorganFuse]

Huge respect , that guy is the beast. My favorite Tekken channel. Keep going brother.

[@TheSnowmanKilleth]

vr vr nice. you have quickly become my favorite NA player I hope to see you perform well in tekken 8!!

[@madzn5865]

Mans was so in the zone, the stage went for the same down sweep and got low parried lol

[@captainjumptoast]

That pop off is unironically beautiful with the context.

[@chrixMiller]

That's how you should react when you win at life not just Tekken. Would love a green screen version of the celebration to add to other things like: someone holding the door for you, getting a Starbucks gift card, finishing household chores, etc.

[@jakefreas4794]

someone already said but we love the perspective and the story and your explanation of your emotions

[@nootypu]

First video I watched in your channel was the mishima ASMR korean lever video. And that got me into the korean levers. What an achievement to defeat one of the greatest players of all time. I cannot the feeling winning like that. Congrats man.

[@MishimaH8]

Great win bro! Who cares how u celebrated. Well deserved!!

[@MishimaH8]

And send this to Knee!

[@sceletronics]

well deserved pop off! You played so well

[@loyisobooi5040]

🎉🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS DUDE 🎉🎉🎉 What you did was really impressive dude I hope too see you in more of these Man I feel you with the expectations man I hope too reach the same state of mind you are in someday because I'm in a similar situation too the one you were in 😅

[@AffectTK]

5:48 That was actually B+1+2, it was used in order to parry you for taking plus frames but you were TOO plus. I forget what frame you can’t parry up to but yeah. Other wise love this analysis

[@ErickHayes]

Great insight my dude, congrats. Before I gave up the course, I was going in to the field of sports psychology, I don't know if you ever did therapy, but the way you explained your inner struggles and your mindset is exactly what therapists do to help a athlete perform in a competitive setting. At the highest level, the mental aspect can be the determining factor between two athletes.

[@Enderman0415]

that pop off was kind of badass

[@MARK-r6c3k]

That was really Cool Man. Congratulations!! 🙂👍💯

[@Thrilla023]

This is a great breakdown!

[@dash445566]

That nugget of insight at the end ❤

[@PhiDX]

I'm glad you enjoyed my nuggets

[@aren5900]

Man i cant help but be happy for your win still, big love from eu

[@kenhitt2199]

Running on stage to congratulate phi was amazing the energy of the ppl cheering him on was unreal

[@seasonalserotonin2559]

Must have watched that pop off 50 times 😂 amazing achievement dude, the sky is the limit 🔥

[@metalsadman]

hype, love the breakdown and thought process of pros like you in this tournament setup.

[@KulaGGin]

3:30 tfw dedicated for gaming platform(Playstation) has worse latency than a general-purpose platform(Windows), which wasn't intended for gaming.

[@ivankaran6487]

Arslan is honourable in defeat and I think he was happy for you. This is wonderful stuff and you will remember it forever!

[@StormyOne1]

Congratulations man

[@xtraRellish]

The chillz and skillz displayed here.

[@cenizen]

dawg this shit made me tear up, damn i wish i found this much sooner

[@shindodi]

that ghostly freeze frame of u about to run for the last slice of pizza took me out, GJ

[@Ttangko_]

Paul PhiDx Intro Celebration

[@FlowMega100]

what a video maaan

[@SWORLD1991]

respect bro. keep on it.

[@shahryarsadiq8291]

The main thing that makes Arslan Ash the best is he does not loose his focus until he wins the tournament

[@Mr_Wolfyz]

It's here finally ! So excited rightnow to hear your analysis of this hype match

[@NT_01]

Great play bruh... GG... FYI we at PK all do mid button selection on our arcade sticks... Shout out to you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ITK5]

So good..GGs bro!

[@vedgod]

I showed my mom the last match and reaction live! LETS GO PHI !!

[@kvmftOriginal03]

I'm relatively new to the competitive Tekken gaming scene (I'm an old Tekken 3 player myself). I understand the loser of a game can change character and/or stage before the next game, but this is the first I've heard of P2 side being a disadvantage for pro players (although I always assumed it might be). Is the loser able to switch sides before the subsequent game? If not, why not? I suppose you could pull of certain grabs even if cancelled to get a preferred side.

[@ZiyaB3ast]

I've thought about this too. It's probably just because it would result in a lot of lost time (signing out and back in, physically switching sides, etc.)

[@PUNCHEDPUNCHEDPUNCHED]

My favourite comment about your pop-off was when someone called it a Luke lvl3 Super😂

[@0kills]

LMAO SUPER AKUMA 😂😂😂 that was a hilarious and understandable reaction

[@gqsnowman]

I just found your channel from Brian F's vid. This is great stuff, man. Top tier analysis and walkthrough. Makes me mad I missed CEO last year. No excuse for it either, I'm in Orlando. You planning on being there this year for T8?

[@PhiDX]

Maybe!

[@osamaanees8406]

+rep. Love from Pakistan. Thank you for explaining the match.

[@reirei_tk]

Damn, you're really good...

[@richardsonrichly8456]

1:16 thats why i main the right side

[@samseison]

23:45 Yo, if I took 2 games straight off arslan in a tournament I would be uber happy, too...!! Don't sweat it

[@kingcobra2858]

Dude if i beat Arslan like this i would celebrate as hard too.

[@siyoiii7709]

Great analysis. I will now go and beat Arslan at EVO with this info 😈

[@ElderGodFist]

CRAZY run bro

[@torero9986]

Why do they hold these big tournaments even on Playstations? They are clearly impacting the players and holding them back.

[@kepanlol274]

Banger outro XD

[@OffMeta-Gaming]

I'm sad I missed this live but when I seen the name match up I was hype. Also shout out to all the shade people were throwing in the first match

[@servianx394]

Wonderful video

[@Hankshaw47]

Sick games, well explained.

[@Goldlibra18]

Amazing performance, could you give some advice on tournament nerves please? I'm starting tournaments and I can't get in the zone or I start thinking of useless things

[@PhiDX]

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[@1bz2002]

Awesome dude

[@SparkDutches]

GG you deserved that pop off

[@TheUltimateShade667]

Are you going to go over your other matches for the tournament as well?

[@Nihl3375]

1:03 so cute ❤

[@temetyly]

OK ok, that backgrounds touching as hell 😅Congrats again man, you did real good, up and up 😤

[@18spy82]

17:44 how do i celebrite my victory 😂😂😂

[@anima-xii]

Yea he fuzzy-guarded that launcher you tried on the second set LMAO

[@kylefields3951]

0:55 AYY!! I *Called* that shit! No cap! Out of the americans, IMO, Phi had the best chance. I really did believe in the moment that he could win.

[@axeluri]

congrats

[@kyquinn502]

Any recommendations for those that want to compete? On how to start?

[@PhiDX]

Go in, don't take it too seriously, and talk to people!