The Champ Gets One Through
Level 35
: Blinds 3,000/6,000, 0 ante
Michael Mizrachi opened to 13,000 on the button with Q♦J♥ and Ryuta Nakai defended in the big blind with 10♠3♣.
Nakai checked on the flop of 3♥8♦9♦ and Mizarchi gave two thumbs up to indicate a bet of 10,000. Nakai called with his bottom pair. Nakai checked again on the 5♦ turn and Mizarchi sized up to 26,000. Nakai folded the winner.