Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipović vs Roque Martinez | Brutal KO in RIZIN 13 Classic

Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipović was already a legend before stepping into the ring at RIZIN 13, but this fight against Roque Martinez reminded everyone why he was one of the most feared heavyweights in MMA history. The Croatian icon brought his signature left high kick, icy composure, and veteran grit to Japan’s Saitama Super Arena, delivering a chilling knockout that echoed his legendary PRIDE FC days.

Martinez, a top-ranked heavyweight from Guam, came into the bout with power and heart, but facing Cro Cop in Japan is a different beast entirely. From the opening bell, Filipović controlled the center, mixing brutal low kicks with sharp combinations. The finish came in trademark Cro Cop fashion—precise, punishing, and final. The roar of the Japanese crowd was a throwback to the golden era of MMA, and a moment fans won’t forget.

Cro Cop’s journey with RIZIN was more than a late-career tour—it was a final stamp of dominance. And as the next generation prepares to take center stage at Super RIZIN 4, his legacy still looms large. Names like Naoki Inoue, Seika Izawa, and Patricky Pitbull will soon walk the same ramp Cro Cop once ruled, trying to etch their own legend into RIZIN’s evolving history.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the roots of RIZIN’s violence-soaked mystique, this bout is essential viewing. It’s not just about the knockout—it’s a reminder of the raw, theatrical beauty of Japanese MMA.

Watch the full fight above and relive one of Cro Cop’s final masterpieces before RIZIN crowns a new era at Super RIZIN 4.