Brian Campbell stated clearly this is a career-defining fight for Paddy Pimblett, who faces his most substantial challenge yet in former Bellator champ Michael Chandler. Campbell highlighted Pimblett’s history of blowing up significantly between fights but said Pimblett has shown greatly improved maturity and physical conditioning at age 30. Citing recent life events, including marriage and the birth of twins, Campbell thinks fans will witness the best-ever version of Paddy. Given the perceived lack of star power in today's UFC, Campbell believes if Pimblett manages to secure a victory over Chandler—especially if he looks impressive—he's one win away from a UFC title shot, solidifying his star status and answering key questions about his endurance, chin, and complete skill set.

Brian Campbell sees Alexander Volkanovski's deep-fight experience as critical against the explosive Diego Lopes at UFC 314. Volkanovski holds the UFC featherweight division record for longest average fight duration at nearly 17 minutes, while Lopes has the shortest at under 7 minutes. Despite concerns about Volkanovski's age (36) and recent losses, Campbell emphasized Volk's clear skill and experience edges. However, Campbell noted a troubling statistic: fighters aged 35 and older are historically 0-17 in UFC title fights at 155 pounds and lower, creating significant caution. He stated clearly the fight could hinge on how intact Volkanovski’s chin remains early against Lopes's power, but overall sees Volkanovski's experience as a potential deciding factor.