Antonius Ascends


. Gaetano Buda bet 2,400, Patrik Antonius called, and the others got out of the way. The turn was the
. This time Buda checked, Antonius bet 3,500, Buda check-raised to 10,500, and Antonius called.The river was the
. Buda checked, and Antonius pushed all in for 16,500. "I told myself I wasn't going to get involved in a hand with you," said Buda as he contemplated his decision. Of course, this hasn't been the first hand today in which he's run up against the Flying Finn.Buda made the call. Antonius showed

for the full house, and Buda mucked. Antonius doubled up to 64,000 on that one.Soon after, Antonius picked up another nice pot without a showdown, and after struggling for most of the day, Antonius is way up to 90,000.