Leroy vs Paul

Use b+2 Twin Dragon Gate to parry Paul's predictable mids like Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2); it is active from frame 5 and can shift into a powerful counter-attack.

Paul's Demolition Man (d+4,2,1+2) is a dangerous low-starting string, but Leroy's Hermit stance (3+4) has an automatic low parryLow parry Down-forward timed against a low to deflect it and get a follow-up. Low parry that can neutralize the initial d+4.

Punish Paul's blocked Phoenix Smasher (qcf+2) with b+1+2 Outcast Arrow, which is i12 and reaches well enough to punish its -17 block disadvantage.

If Paul uses f,F+4 Neutron Bomb to gain +2 advantage on block, challenge his follow-up with b+1, which is a fast i13 high that leads to a throw on counter-hitCounter hit Hitting during the startup of their attack, for extra damage or a launch. Counter hit.

Be careful with HRM.b+3 as it is -26 on block, making it extremely punishable by Paul's i15 launchers like df+2 or uf+4.

Use df+1 to check Paul's movement; at i13 and -6 on block, it is a safe mid that prevents Paul from easily entering his Sway (d,db,b) or Crouch Dash (qcf) stances.

When Paul is in Heat, his H.CS.2 Phoenix Smasher remains -13 on block, allowing you to punish it consistently with 2,1,2,1 for a potential Tornado transition.