The Superbowl is here! Old Volk does it Again

The Super Bowl is finally here, and for once it’s not the matchup anyone had penciled in back in August. I break down Seahawks vs Patriots without forcing a narrative — who actually has the pressure, why Sam Darnold’s run is real whether people like it or not, and what Drake Maye has to do if New England wants a shot. I talk spread vs reality, why special teams still decide championships, and why this game could either be a classic or fall apart fast.

From there, I get into UFC 325, starting with the prelims and working all the way through Alexander Volkanovski reminding everyone that experience still matters. Volk doesn’t have the knockout power anymore, but his footwork, speed, and fight IQ are still elite. Benoit Saint-Denis makes adjustments mid-fight, Dan Hooker takes another brutal loss, and I get into the uncomfortable conversation about when wars start doing more harm than good.

I also break down Roofie vs Fiziev, Tai Tuivasa’s conditioning issues, questionable judging in Australia, and what the heavyweight division actually looks like right now. Then I close with matchmaking ideas, a full UFC Fight Night preview, and why Shavkat Rahmonov being removed from the rankings while Colby Covington stays is complete nonsense.

No manufactured drama — just what actually happened, what matters, and what’s next.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro & what’s covered (Super Bowl + UFC 325)

01:15 Super Bowl overview & why viewership may dip

03:30 Sam Darnold’s career turnaround

06:30 Seahawks season context & why this run is real

09:30 Patriots defense & Drake Maye’s postseason play

12:30 Special teams, turnovers & how teams actually win Super Bowls

15:40 Pressure comparison: Seahawks vs Patriots

18:30 Spread talk, matchup reality & game prediction

22:00 Best Super Bowl storylines & what you want to see

24:20 Transition to UFC 32525:10 Early prelims thoughts & judging issues

28:00 Tai Tuivasa vs Teixeira & heavyweight rant

31:20 Roofie vs Fiziev breakdown34:20 Benoit Saint-Denis vs Dan Hooker & retirement talk

38:20 Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes – old Volk still winning

41:30 Post-fight matchmaking & quick UFC Fight Night picks

44:30 Shavkat Rahmonov / Colby Covington rankings rant

45:40 Wrap-up & sign-off

Questions Answered

• Can Sam Darnold really win a Super Bowl?
• Which team has more pressure: Seahawks or Patriots?
• Why are special teams still deciding NFL championships?
• Did Alexander Volkanovski prove he’s still elite?
• Should Dan Hooker retire after UFC 325?
• What went wrong for Rafael Fiziev?
• Is the UFC heavyweight division broken?
• Who should Benoit Saint-Denis fight next?
• Why was Shavkat Rahmonov removed from the rankings?
• Does Colby Covington still belong in the UFC top 15?