Li Seizes Lead Before Break
Simon Burns was the instigator in this particular pot, making it 85,000 to got from middle position with both Zhong Yuan Hang (cutoff) and Longyun Li (big blind) making the call to take the action three-way to a flop of 
.
Li checked the action over to Burns, who continuation bet 110,000, which Hang called fairly swiftly and the action was back on Li who reached for chips and looked like he was thinking of raising, but eventually just called and the 
hit the turn.
This brought another check from Li and being as he had been called in two spots twice Burns checked right behind. Hang however, had a plan and reached for betting chips, making it 400,000 to go.
Li counted out the quick call while Burns got out of the way and the action went heads-up to the 
river. Li checked for a third time and Hang obviously thought something was up and checked it back.
Li turned over 
for a missed diamond draw but rivered backdoor two pair and Hang was not happy, slapping down 
face up onto the felt.
Li seized the lead after the hand climbing to 4.9 million while Hang dropped to 4.4 million.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
4,900,000 | 1,150,000 |
|
4,400,000 | -600,000 |
|
900,000 | -600,000 |