sherdog.com - 5/17/2008
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Deep, ZST Partner Up With major cards for each promotion in the upcoming days, Deep and ZST have announced a partnership that figures to add further solidarity to the Japanese MMA scene
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Japanese Organizations Deep, ZST Combine Efforts
Bloody Elbow —
... Jordan Breen explains the significance for the Japanese MMA scene:
In order to understand the significance of the agreement, one must pay mind to the larger promotional affiliations of each promotion in the past. ZST, a direct descendent of the Rings Fighting Network, served as a pathway for talent to Hero's under the supervision of Rings founder Akira Maeda (Pictures). This relationship saw the elevation of talents such as Tokoro, Remigijus Morkevicius (Pictures) and Kestutis ...
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