No Stopping Buchman

Mueller: (X) (X) / {10-Diamonds} {k-Hearts} {6-Spades} FOLD
Buchman: (X) (X) / {7-Spades} {4-Hearts} {8-Clubs} {7-Diamonds} / (X)
Ellis: (X) (X) / {5-Clubs} {k-Clubs} {6-Clubs} {j-Spades} / (X)

We noted at the start of the day, after Eric Buchman made quads in the first fifteen minutes of play, that it might be his day. We're standing by that assertion after he made a well-played aces-up against defending champion Freddie Ellis.

The players were three-way to fourth street, where Greg Mueller's hand was the lead. Mueller bet and was raised by Buchman. Ellis called through the raise, and Mueller called as well.

On fifth street, Mueller checked to Buchman. Buchman's bet was only called by Ellis; Mueller folded. The action was the same on sixth and seventh streets. At showdown, Buchman turned up {a-Clubs} {a-Hearts} {2-Clubs} for two pair, aces and sevens, to take down the pot.