Clarke Elimination Blasts Pezzaniti Near the Chip Lead

Frank Pezzaniti limped in on the button, the small blind completed and James Clarke checked in the big blind. The flop got checked to Pezzaniti, who bet 5,000. The small blind folded, but Clarke had a different plan and check-raised to 26,000.

Without hesitation, Pezzaniti put in a hefty three-bet to 116,500. Clarke went into the tank for a minute, then four-bet shoved all in for 289,000. Pezzaniti, who had 367,000 behind, snap-called. Just like that, a 150 big blind pot was created 14 spots away from the bubble.

James Clarke:
Frank Pezzaniti:

The moment Pezzaniti snap-called, Clarke flung his chair back, as he knew he was doomed. The local had Clarke's top pair completely crushed and clapped his hands in excitement. The Brit's 1.5x average stack was on the verge of being wiped out, and the on the turn and on the river didn't provide any help. WIth the pot, Pezzaniti is now close to the chip lead.