Metalidi Takes Chunk from Ma
Level 23
: Blinds 20,000/40,000, 40,000 ante
Artem Metalidi raised 80,000 at the cutoff and received calls from a player on the button and WSOP bracelet winner Long Ma, who was in the small blind.
The player in the big blind folded and the dealer fanned 7♦10♠K♦ on the flop.
Ma checked and Metalidi bet 180,000, which drew calls from the button and Ma.
The dealer then placed 6♥ on the turn and Ma led out with 300,000. Metaldi moved all in for his remaining 1,820,000 to put himself at risk.
The button folded and Ma immediately called.
Artem Metalidi: A♥A♠ 
Long Ma: 8♦6♦
Metalidi’s pocket aces were ahead, but he had a lot to dodge as Ma had multiple outs to a gutshot straight draw and a diamond flush draw.
The aces held after the 4♠ appeared on the river to give Metalidi a full double up.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,640,000
1,835,000
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1,835,000 |
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900,000
-2,365,000
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-2,365,000 |
|
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