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For the IATA airport code see Stewart Airport

ZST (pronounced Zest) is a Japan-based mixed martial arts organization. ZST rules are rather unique in the MMA world. Much like RINGS, striking on the ground is prohibited. Furthermore, fighters are not allowed to close the guard, gloves are optional (if a fighter chooses not to wear gloves, he is only allowed to use open hand techniques much like early RINGS and Pancrase matches. Much like Muay Thai, music is played throughout the duration of the bout. There are no judges or decisions, except in Grand Prix events. ZST also holds tag-team MMA matches from time to time.

[edit] External links

• Official site

Professional mixed martial arts organizations
Major promotions:	Ultimate Fighting Championship | PRIDE Fighting Championships | HERO's
Other promotions:	Pancrase | KOTC | Rumble on the Rock | EFC | WEC | MFC | ZST | WFA | DEEP | Cage Rage |Cage Warriors | FFC | IFL | TKO | Strikeforce | WWCN
Defunct promotions:	IVC | RINGS
Sanctioning bodies:	Shooto | International Sport Combat Federation

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