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Schmelev opens for his usual 245,000 from the button and Mizrachi calls. Both players check the 
flop. The turn is the 
and Mizrachi bets 250,000. Schmelev calls and they go to the river. It's the 
and Mizrachi makes it 500,000 to go. Schmelev quickly calls.
Schmelev shows 
and takes it down.
Michael Mizrachi limps the button and Vladimir Schmelev checks his option in the big blind.
The flop is 
and Schmelev checks before folding to Mizrachi's bet of 150,000.
Schmelev opens for 245,000 from the button and Mizrachi calls. Mizrachi leads out for 225,000 on the 
flop, Schmelev raises to 575,000 and Mizrachi calls. The 
lands on the turn and both players quickly check. The river is the 
and Mizrachi bets 1,000,000. Schmelev pops out of his chair as soon as the chips hit the felt and takes a pensive look at his opponent, removing his sunglasses. Mizrachi calmly sips from his cup of coffee as Schmelev folds.
Michael Mizrachi raises the button to 245,000 and Vladimir Schmelev lets it go.
Schmelev opens for 245,000 on the button and Mizrachi calls. Mizrachi checks the 
flop over to Schmelev, who quite forcefully slams 375,000 in the pot. Mizrachi folds and Schmelev takes it down.
Michael Mizrachi gives Vladimir Schmelev another walk.
Schmelev gives Mizrachi a walk in the big blind.
Michael Mizrachi raises the button to 245,000 and Vladimir Schmelev returns serve with a three-bet of his own to 690,000. Mizrachi makes a reluctant fold.
Vladimir Schmelev raises to 245,000 from the button and Michael Mizrachi three-bets to 640,000 from the big blind. Schmelev stands up from his chair and leans over the table before making the fold.
Michael Mizrachi raises the button to 245,000 and Vladimir Schmelev makes the call in the big blind.
The flop brings 
and Schmelev bets out for 200,000. Mizrachi lets it go and Schmelev scoops the pot.
Things have tightened up a little bit in the last ten minutes or so. You get the feeling that both players realize the next big pot they play is going to be a crucial one to the outcome of this tournament.
