Top 20 Best Swedish Combat Sports Commentators

3. Tim Sasivanij

Tim Sasivanij is one of the best Swedish combat sports commentators. Photo via Facebook

Tim Sasivanij has had a quick and interesting rise to arguably the pinnacle of MMA commentary in Sweden as he’s currently doing the Swedish commentary for Viaplay’s UFC broadcasts, as well as a handful of other MMA shows that the media giant holds rights to in Sweden.

What makes Sasivanij’s journey as a commentator especially unique and quite frankly beautiful, is that the BJJ practitioner was basically passed the torch by the legendary Waldo Zapata – whom he was training under – shortly before Zapata’s tragic passing due to cancer.

Sasivanij had no prior experience in sport’s broadcasting before commentating the UFC for Viaplay, and despite nailing the job right away he really didn’t see himself ending up in that position before Zapata identified his talent and urged him to apply. Since then, he’s continued to grow in the role and is now leaning further into the MMA media space as a podcaster too. With his laid back and humble personality he has easily endeared himself to the Swedish MMA fans.