119-111 is a fair card.
Bivol seemed way too content to just win a decision. Pascal was looking worn out and was hurt a few times throughout the fight but Bivol was satisfied with being safe and winning rounds. I can understand the "safety first" approach but it looked like Bivol is very calculated and cautious. The media and fans will be much less excited to see that kind of fighter than a fighter that will fight with fiery temperament. He did a good job tonight but I think he would've done better for himself had he pushed Pascal harder at the end of the fight. I think he could've got the stoppage.
Bivol seemed way too content to just win a decision. Pascal was looking worn out and was hurt a few times throughout the fight but Bivol was satisfied with being safe and winning rounds. I can understand the "safety first" approach but it looked like Bivol is very calculated and cautious. The media and fans will be much less excited to see that kind of fighter than a fighter that will fight with fiery temperament. He did a good job tonight but I think he would've done better for himself had he pushed Pascal harder at the end of the fight. I think he could've got the stoppage.
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