UFC BJJ Operations Manager

Who We Are
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year‑round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry‑leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role And What You’ll Do
The UFC BJJ Operations Manager plays a key role in supporting the planning, execution, and growth of UFC BJJ events and athlete initiatives. This position is responsible for assisting across event operations, logistics, athlete engagement, and content coordination to ensure execution and high‑level performance across all UFC BJJ properties.

Event Operations & Execution

Assist with event‑week operations, including weigh‑ins, media day setup, and coordination

Provide on‑site support during live events to ensure smooth, high‑quality execution

Support logistical planning and operational workflows for UFC BJJ events

Coordinate with internal teams to align timelines, deliverables, and event needs

Pre‑Event Planning & Administration

Support pre‑event administrative tasks, including scheduling, documentation, and operational preparation

Assist in organizing and tracking key event assets and deliverables across departments

Help ensure all event components are prepared and aligned prior to execution

Athlete & Content Coordination

Assist with pre‑event promotional efforts, including coordination and execution of athlete‑related content

Collaborate with internal teams to gather and organize content and assets for marketing and event use

Support athlete logistics and communication leading into events

Programs & Initiatives

Assist in the coordination and execution of UFC BJJ seminars and instructional content

Support the development and rollout of UFC BJJ athlete‑facing programs and initiatives

Talent Scouting & Partnerships

Assist in identifying and scouting emerging BJJ talent for UFC BJJ opportunities

Support relationship management and coordination with live event partners and organizations

Help evaluate opportunities to expand the UFC BJJ ecosystem through partnerships and talent pipelines

General Operations

Provide ongoing administrative and operational support across the UFC BJJ team

Contribute to building efficient systems and processes to support the growth of UFC BJJ

You Have These

1–3+ years of experience in event operations, sports management, or combat sports (BJJ/grappling preferred)

Experience supporting live events, including weigh‑ins, brackets, mat coordination, and athlete check‑ins

Familiarity with Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu competition structure, rulesets, and athlete workflows

Experience working with athletes, coaches, or gyms in a BJJ or grappling environment

Background coordinating content or media around BJJ events, seminars, or athlete promotions

BJJ training experience (e.g., active practitioner or competitor) strongly preferred

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple timelines

Ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, production, and operations teams in a fast‑paced environment

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