Warning: This post contains spoilers for the series finale of Cobra Kai.Cobra Kai co-creator Hayden Schlossberg reveals why one particular character did not win the Sekai Taikai tournament. Cobra Kai season 6 part 3 concluded in explosive style, culminating in the final of the Sekai Taikai tournament. Samantha LaRusso of Miyagi-do was poised to face long-time frenemy Tory Nichols in the semi-finals, battling for a chance to face Iron Dragon Zara Malik in the final. However, Sam made the decision to pull out the morning of the fight, advancing Tory to the final, where she would eventually beat Zara to win the tournament.