UFC: Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold hatred ignites interest and will be stand-up war says Brad Pickett Al's speed might be a bit tricky for him in this one but it will definitely be a stand-up contest and another exciting one to watch. Both hit hard and have the potential to finish. If it doesn't end early, you'll see an exciting three rounder between two different styles of striker. Pearson has looked good in 2014 and this could cap a fine year for the fighter from the north-east. "He's growing into his body the right way," added Pickett. I thought my physical peak as an athlete was around the age of 32. I felt great at that age. Ross is experiencing that himself now. Not only do you have a lot of skills, you also get to really learn about your body - how it deals with training and how it deals with the weight. Ross is now in tune with his body and his training and this is definitely showing in his performances. Pickett also gave a nod to his own division, with No 6 John Lineker facing No 3 Ian McCall in Brazil this weekend, hours after Bisping-Rockhold. Lineker was in town for a little bit (at ATT, in the USA, where he was training). He was getting ready for McCall. There are so many great guys coming through at ATT who you wouldn't have heard of. They are absolutely phenomenal," explained Pickett, who says he is in fine fettle. You think, where do they get these guys from? Every time I go back they get so much better. It's unbelievable the kind of athletes this sport attracts now. The training at ATT is amazing. Then Pickett's thoughts returned to Sydney. I like Mike Bisping a lot and I like Luke Rockhold a lot. I know them both personally. I'm rooting for Ross 100 per cent against Iaquinta because I also know him personally. With Bisping and Rockhold, I'd lean more towards Bisping. But both of them are really hard fights. Both of them can win and both of them can lose. If I was a betting man, I wouldn't bet on those fights. Nothing wrong with just wanting 'the W' as a champion, insists Pickett, and Conor McGregor may struggle against the style of Chad Mendes* Pickett also believes UFC champions needing to win at all costs means that more aggressive, fan-pleasing performances are not always in the minds of the belt holders. When you're a champion a lot is on the line. A lot relies on winning," said Pickett. You don't want to to risk too much and come away with a defeat. You want to make sure you get that win. It's also a financial thing. It's a big setback if they lose. Because they want to stay champion, they don't want to risk too much. That said, Pickett was impressed with Jose Aldo's defence of the featherweight title against Chad Mendes eleven days ago, in Brazil, where he retained the title for the seventh time. Aldo was amazing to watch back in the WEC. I loved how aggressive he was. Don't get me wrong, his fight with Mendes last weekend was really good, but that was because Mendes made him fight. He got him angry and we got the old Aldo back. Then the big question on many fans' minds in Europe, Can Conor McGregor challenge and defeat Aldo?  It's hard to say if Conor could beat Aldo but it's a fight I'd like to see. He won't beat Mendes, though. He's more likely to beat Aldo than Mendes. It's all down to styles. I'm not saying he couldn't beat Mendes, but it's a much worse match-up for Conor than Aldo. UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Rockhold will be streamlined exclusively live in most parts of the world on UFCFIGHTPASS.com, the UFC's digital streaming service.