Mike Schiffman Eliminated in 5th Place ($38,905)

Mike Schiffman saw Marco Johnson raise before the flop, and he made it three bets to play. Johnson flatted and the flop fell .

Schiffman led out for a bet, Johnson smooth called, and the turn came .

When Schiffman fired a second barrel, Johnson sprung his trap with a raise, and Schiffman quickly got his last bet into the middle.

Showdown:

Schiffman:
Johnson:

Both players had a huge piece of the board, with Schiffman flopping two pair and turning the nut flush draw. Johnson found a set on the turn, however, and Schiffman needed help to survive. Unfortunately for him, the river bricked off, and he made his exit from the final table in 5th place.