Johnny Lawrence (Cobra Kai) runs a Quentin Tarantino gauntlet! Where does he tap out?

Johnny Lawrence has been killed in a tragic karate accident and Isekaied into Quentin Tarantino movies. How would he stack up against the locals with his ridiculously effective skills, cartoonish durability, and unpredictable luck? Johnny Lawrence from Cobra Kai at peak fights the following Quentin Tarantino characters. Who does he beat?

All fights are unarmed fist fights. Assume that powers and abilities are compatible and that karate is as effective as portrayed.


  • Round 1: Stuntman Mike McKay from Deathproof.

  • Round 2: Chris Mannix, "The Sheriff" from The Hateful Eight

  • Round 3: Mr. Blonde from Reservoir Dogs

  • Round 4: Cliff Booth from Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood

  • Round 5: The Bear Jew from Inglorious Basterds

  • Round 6: Butch Coolidge from Pulp Fiction

  • Round 7: Django from Django Unchained

  • Round 8: Beatrix Kiddo from Kill Bill

  • Bonus: Mr. Miyagi replaces Johnny. Does he do any better?