Faris Flops Well
Level 18
: Blinds 5,000/10,000, 10,000 ante
Michael Nia opened from under the gun to 22,000 and Joshua Faris moved all in for his remaining 70,000 on the button. It didn't take long for Nia to call, and the players went heads-up to showdown.
Joshua Faris: J♦9♦
Michael Nia: A♥10♥
Faris flopped a pair of nines, and immediately improved. He held on the 9♣3♥5♦Q♦7♠ runout to remain in his seat.