Spoddig Deals Huge Blow to Abakirov's Stack
Level 22
: 10,000/20,000, 20,000 ante
Carlos Spoddig raised to 35,000 from the button and picked up a call from Kubanychbek Abakirov in the big blind. The flop fell 
. Abakirov checked and Spoddig continued for 25,000. Abakirov check-raised to 80,000 and Spoddig called.
The turn came the 
and Abakirov led out for 130,000. Spoddig, who hadn't taken his eyes off his opponent during the entire hand, made the call.
The river came the 
and, after using a time bank card, Abakirov led again for 220,000. Spoddig quickly called. Abakirov showed 
and Spoddig flipped over 
for a pair of kings to deal a devestating blow to Abakirov's stack.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,100,000
400,000
|
400,000 |
|
220,000
630,000
|
630,000 |