No. 12 Koon and No. 17 Buzgon Looking for Upsets
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Fresh off of a long match with Taylor Paur, Jason Koon raised to 6,000 on the button. Mike Watson called, and the flop fell 
. Watson check-called a bet of 8,500, and the turn brought the 
. Watson checked, Koon fired out another 21,000, and Watson called.
The 
completed the board, Watson checked a third time, and Koon emptied the barrel with a 45,000-chip bet. Watson called.
Koon showed 
for a pair of jacks, and Watson mucked his hand.
On an adjacent table, Brandon Cantu has finally arrived, and is now at a chip disadvantage against Daniel Buzgon. Buzgon, who tweeted about possibly having food poisoning earlier, raised to 6,000 on the button, Cantu three-bet to 21,000, and Buzgon four-bet to around 45,000. Cantu moved all in for 225,400, and Buzgon called.
Buzgon: 
Cantu: 
The kings held as the board rolled out 
, and Buzgon is now out in front.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
451,800
235,900
|
235,900 |
|
391,000
120,800
|
120,800 |
|
||
|
307,300
-235,900
|
-235,900 |
|
||
|
252,300
-120,800
|
-120,800 |