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Zst




ZST (pronounced ''Zest'') is a Japan -based Mixed Martial Arts organization. ZST rules are unique in the MMA world. Much like RINGS , strikes to head on the ground are 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.

The first ZST event was arranged in 2002 and it has since experienced a dramatic increase in popularity due to an interesting rule format which guarantees entertaining bouts.

ZST-rules in short

  • Bouts consist of three rounds with a rest period of one and a half minutes. The first and second rounds are five minutes in duration and the third round is three minutes in duration.

  • Punches, elbow strikes, knees and kicks are allowed to the head and body when both fighters are standing.

  • On the ground punches, elbow strikes, knees and kicks are only allowed to the body.

  • Bouts are not judged: In the event that the bout goes the full time, the bout is ruled a draw.



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