Mustafov Triples Up, Chen Caught Bluffing
Fahredin Mustafov opened to 160,000 from under the gun, leaving himself just 40,000 behind. Adrian Mateos then three-bet to 325,000 out of the small blind only to see James Chen come in with the cold four-bet out of the big blind for 900,000. Mustafov called off for his remaining chips while Mateos, after lengthy deliberation, chose to flat.
Mateos led out for 300,000 following the 9♣Q♥10♦ flop. Chen responded with a raise to 775,000 but that did not deter Mateos, who moved all in. Chen somewhat sheepishly showed 6♣3♥ as he tossed his hand away.
Fahredin Mustafov: 9♥5♥ 
Adrian Mateos: A♣A♦
Mustafov had flopped a pair, yet was still well behind the pocket rockets of Mateos. The 5♣ turn, however, improved the at risk player to two pair with the 3♦ river changing nothing to hand the main pot to Mustafov while Mateos was forced to settle for the sidepot.
"Two pair always better than one pair," exclaimed Mustafov after there was some confusion from the dealer as to who had won the hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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3,750,000
1,250,000
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1,250,000 |
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825,000
-1,475,000
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-1,475,000 |
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|
600,000
200,000
|
200,000 |
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