Ferguson Eliminates Ivey; Advances to a Record Third NBC Heads-Up Final
, sending Chris Ferguson into the tank. After a solid minute passed, Ferguson made the call, tabling a pocket pair of eights; Ivey revealed pocket sixes.Though behind, Ivey had ten outs with one card to come to hit a straight or a set to stay alive, but the
on the river cemented a victory for Ferguson, who, with the win, advances to a record third National Heads-Up Championship final. We've also been told by the NBC production crew that Ferguson has more career wins in this tournament (15) than any other player.
Phil Ivey will take home $125,000 for his efforts - not bad for three days work.
Ferguson will face the winner of the Andy Bloch v. Huck Seed match, which is currently all knotted up.