Round Number Two for Mattsson
Level 3
: 1,600/3,200, 400 ante
After their previous clash, a short-stacked Simon "C. Darwin2" Mattsson had promised a war to table neighbor Parker "tonkaaaa" Talbot. Since then, Mattsson tripled and then opted to three-bet jam for 90,348. Talbot had raised to 7,040 and made the call.
Simon "C. Darwin2" Mattsson: 
Parker "tonkaaaa" Talbot: 
On a board of 
, Talbot couldn't deal the final blow and the second round of the proverbial war went to Mattsson.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
387,034
-139,906
|
-139,906 |
|
||
|
188,696
84,638
|
84,638 |
turn. The duo checked the 
river and "Sintoras" prevailed with 
, Van Fleet check-called for 16,000 and led the 
turn for 16,368. Grafton opted for a raise to 44,800 to pick up a call and Van Fleet checked the 
on the river.
and was snapped off by Van Fleet, who held the nuts with 
and Leonard improved to the superior flush. He already won two WCOOP titles during the ongoing series and this event is off to a great start once more.
