Pardo Leaves Sturm on Fumes
Level 18
: Blinds 25,000/50,000, 50,000 ante
Juan Pardo opened to 100,000 from the button and Leon Sturm defended from the big blind.
Sturm check-called a 70,000 continuation bet from Pardo on the J♣8♣2♦ flop.
The turn came the 2♠ and Sturm check-called another bet from Pardo, this time for 215,000.
Both players checked the A♣ river. Sturm revealed 8♠4♠ while Pardo tabled J♦8♥ for the winner to take another pot, leaving Sturm with just over five big blinds.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,300,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
|
280,000
-560,000
|
-560,000 |