YouTube and ESPN Created a Faux 30 for 30 Karate Kid Segment to Promote Cobra Kai's Return

Special looks back on tournament final from the 1984 film

ESPN is helping YouTube promote Season 2 of Cobra Kai, its Karate Kid revival. The two teamed up to create a faux segment of ESPN’s popular 30 for 30 docuseries focusing on the karate tournament featured in the iconic 1984 movie.

Called Daniel LaRusso vs. Johnny Lawrence, the special revisits the 1984 Under Eighteen All Valley Karate Tournament as part of YouTube Premium’s promotion for Season 2 of Cobra Kai, which debuts April 24.

The segment features Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, who appear in character as LaRusso and Lawrence, as well as Martin Kove, who plays John Kreese (and also appears in Cobra Kai’s new season).

It also includes ESPN personalities Ryan Smith, Nicole Briscoe, Steve Levy, Randy Scott and Chris Cotter.

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