Martirosian Raises Into Ding's Nuts
Level 16
: 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Biao Ding limped in from the small blind. Artur Martirosian was in the big blind and raised to 300,000. Ding called, and did the same when Martirosian continued for 225,000 on the 7♦9♦10♥ flop.
The K♣ turn was then checked by both players, leading to the 6♣ appearing on the river. Ding made a small bet of 225,000, which Martirosian raised to 1,100,000.
Ding took some time before three-betting to 2,000,000. Martirosian made a quick, albeit reluctant call, only for Ding to show Q♥J♦ for the nut straight.
Martirosian mucked a lower straight with 8♦4♥ as the sizable pot was shipped to Ding.