Vladimir Kochelaevskiy opened for 9,500 only to be met with a three-bet to 20,000 by Evan McNiff from the button. Both blinds got out of the way and Kochelaevskiy responded by moving all in for around 100,000, which McNiff called.

Showdown
Kochelaevskiy:
McNiff:

Kochelaevskiy held the dominant pair and was in great shape to double, even after the flop. Just when a win seemed certain, the spiked on the river to crush his spirits. While Kochelaevskiy picked up an open-ended straight draw, the would blank on the river to put an end to his day.