True Authentics Partners with UFC & MMA Legends
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True Authentics Partners with MMA Legends Don Frye, Mark Coleman & Gary Goodridge
Three pioneers. Decades of combat sports history. One growing global platform.
True Authentics is proud to announce its official licensing and representation partnerships with three of the most iconic figures in mixed martial arts history: Don Frye, Mark Coleman, and Gary Goodridge.
Together, these athletes helped shape the early years of the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, and international combat sports. Their careers span historic championships, unforgettable rivalries, and defining moments in MMA history.
These partnerships mark an important milestone in True Authentics' continued development as a sports licensing, merchandise, media, and athlete representation company.
At the center of these relationships is a shared commitment: preserving the legacies of combat sports pioneers while building meaningful new opportunities for the athletes who helped establish the sport.
Three Legends Who Helped Define MMA
Three distinct careers. Three lasting legacies. A shared influence on the evolution of mixed martial arts.
THE PREDATOR
Don Frye
UFC Hall of Famer | UFC 8 Champion | Ultimate Ultimate 1996 Champion | Godzilla Final Wars Movie Star
Few fighters embody the spirit of early mixed martial arts quite like Don “The Predator” Frye.
From winning three fights in a single night at UFC 8 to his legendary battle with Yoshihiro Takayama at PRIDE 21, Frye established himself as one of combat sports' most enduring personalities. Add in a leading role in the iconic Godzilla series and you get a superstar.
His unmistakable mustache, distinctive voice, and larger-than-life personality continue to resonate with fans decades after his competitive prime.
Through its ongoing partnership with Frye, True Authentics has played a central role in developing original digital content, expanding his social media presence, creating official merchandise, and securing commercial partnerships.
Through True Authentics’ creative direction, video production, content development, and social media strategy, Frye’s digital presence has experienced substantial growth, gaining over 1 million new followers and subscribers in the past year, alongside significant merchandise sales.
These results demonstrate the impact of combining an iconic athlete’s enduring legacy with a dedicated, experienced team providing comprehensive creative, production, marketing, and brand management services. True Authentics brings these capabilities together under one roof, creating a unique partnership model that amplifies existing fan interest, unlocks new commercial opportunities, and introduces legendary figures like Don Frye to an entirely new generation while keeping them front and center for the longtime fans who have supported them throughout their careers. It is a testament to the lasting demand for authentic storytelling and the personalities who helped build the sport.
THE HAMMER
Mark Coleman
UFC Hall of Famer | First UFC Heavyweight Champion | PRIDE FC Grand Prix Champion
Widely recognized as the “Godfather of Ground and Pound,” Mark “The Hammer” Coleman helped revolutionize mixed martial arts through his dominant wrestling-based fighting style.
A former NCAA wrestling champion and Olympic wrestler, Coleman became the first UFC heavyweight champion and captured the historic PRIDE 2000 Openweight Grand Prix.
His influence extends far beyond his victories, with generations of fighters incorporating the ground-and-pound approach he helped popularize.
True Authentics is working alongside Coleman to develop officially licensed merchandise, exclusive collectibles, original media, and new brand partnerships that celebrate his remarkable career.
BIG DADDY
Gary Goodridge
UFC Pioneer | PRIDE & K-1 Veteran | Arm-Wrestling Champion
Gary “Big Daddy” Goodridge is responsible for one of the most unforgettable knockouts in UFC history.
His devastating crucifix-position elbow knockout at UFC 8 remains among the most recognizable highlights from MMA's formative years.
Beyond the UFC, Goodridge built an international career competing against elite opponents in PRIDE and K-1, earning recognition for his extraordinary toughness and knockout power.
Through their partnership, True Authentics and Goodridge continue to develop official merchandise, original content, collectibles, and new commercial opportunities connecting his legacy with fans worldwide.
More Than Merchandise. Building Long-Term Partnerships.
True Authentics operates at the intersection of sports licensing, athlete representation/management, digital media, and direct-to-consumer commerce.
Rather than treating legendary athletes simply as names on merchandise, the company works directly with its partners to develop commercial opportunities that reflect their personalities, achievements, and lasting cultural influence.
Its work spans officially licensed apparel, limited-edition signed collectibles, digital content production, audience development, sponsorships, brand partnerships, and commercial representation.
This integrated approach helps athletes connect with longtime supporters while reaching new generations of fans.
For fans, it means access to authentic products developed in direct collaboration with the athletes themselves. For the athletes, it creates opportunities to participate in the commercial value of the legacies they built.
Preserving History. Creating New Opportunities.
As mixed martial arts continues its global expansion, the pioneers who helped establish the sport remain an essential part of its identity.
True Authentics believes their achievements deserve more than historical recognition. Their stories, personalities, and influence continue to hold significant value today.
Through long-term relationships, professional production, strategic brand development, and an expanding commercial network, True Authentics is helping connect the history of combat sports with its future.
The Next Chapter for True Authentics
With Don Frye, Mark Coleman, and Gary Goodridge among its athlete partners, True Authentics is building a growing presence in the international combat sports industry.
The company continues to expand its capabilities across licensed merchandise, collectibles, athlete management, sponsorship development, and media production, while pursuing new partnerships and opportunities.
Three legendary careers. A shared commitment to authenticity. And a new chapter in preserving the legacy of mixed martial arts.
This is only the beginning.
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