Thank you for viewing! This is a set of four issues of Number magazine featuring mixed martial arts (MMA), including one special edition that is a complete issue dedicated to the topic: * Issue 595: Turmoil, Mixed Martial Arts * Issue 605: PRIDE 2nd Round * Issue 645: Fist of Domination [Evolution of Combat] * September 15, 2005 Emergency Special Edition: 8.28 PRIDE GP Special Feature: Descent of the Overlord These magazines are from the period when I was most engrossed in mixed martial arts (a few years starting in 2003). The excitement surrounding MMA in Japan during this time was extraordinary, and the general recognition of the fighters was also incredible. They even appeared regularly in commercials and variety shows (for example, Wanderlei Silva). I'm not sure if fighters like Gomi or Kid Yamamoto ever graced the cover of Number, but did any mixed martial artists appear on the cover after Fedor and Mirko (I don't really follow it anymore, so I don't know)... Rereading these for this sale, I was reminded that the "MMA" of this era, when PRIDE was the ultimate stage, was more interesting than the current "MMA" where the UFC has become dominant (I apologize to those who enjoy it now). The difference between these and magazines like Kakutogi Tsushin is the higher quality of the photos and the in-depth, on-site reporting made possible by the financial investment. This includes coverage focused on Shoot Boxe and Combat Sambo, in addition to fighters like Mirko and Nogueira. Also, there are many compelling articles, such as an interview with Akira Maeda, who deserves great credit for bringing Nogueira and Fedor to Japan. Please also refer to the photos for the content. There are no noticeable stains, but please understand that these are items that are almost 20 years old and have been stored by an individual for a long time. Please check the photos and purchase if you understand this. Please feel free to view my other listings. I can offer a discount if you purchase them together, including sets of Kakutogi Tsushin, books, CDs, etc. Any combination is possible. I will list them as a set, so please let me know if you have any requests. Neither my family nor I smoke, and we do not have any pets. Thank you for your consideration.