Nia Pips Metcalf to Double
Level 9
: Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Saeed Nia moved all in for 23,500 in middle position, and Brandon Metcalf shoved for more on the button. The rest of the table got out of the way, leaving Nia at risk heads up.
Saeed Nia: 8♠8♣
Brandon Metcalf: 7♣7♦
Both players revealed pocket pairs, and Nia held on the 5♥K♣10♣Q♠J♦ runout to earn the double-up.