Despite the interference, both Cobra Kai and the joint Miyagi-Do/Eagle Fang dojos (fighting as Miyagi-Fang) are admitted into the Sekai Taikai.
“Counting the fights in S5E8 (Taikai) feels wrong but again crooked Ref and Sam vs Devon is honestly an unfair matchup.” Reddit · r/cobrakai [S5E8] Taikai
Fans often discuss the "Taikai" episode for its intense choreography and the frustration caused by the biased officiating, which served to further villainize Terry Silver. Despite the interference, both Cobra Kai and the
“If the referee hadn't been crooked, Sam wins the finals earlier, showing the strength of Miyagi-Do.” Reddit · r/cobrakai Despite the interference