button in SafariDing Puts Brutal Beat on Bruch
Biao Ding began the bidding with an open to 26,000 from the cutoff. Zach Bruch three-bet to 54,000 on the button, which led to a call from Ding.
The Q♣3♦Q♥ flop resulted in a check from Ding. Bruch continued for 75,000 before Ding came along with a call.
Ding checked again on the 9♦ river. Bruch was not done betting as he put out a second barrel for 125,000. Ding fought fire with fire and check-raised all in. Bruch quickly called to put himself at risk for 385,000.
Zach Bruch: A♠A♣
Biao Ding: K♦J♦
Bruch was ahead with his pocket aces, but Ding had plenty of outs as the turn card gave him a flush draw and a gutshot straight draw.
Ding found one of his outs on the 10♣ river as he improved to a straight to eliminate Bruch during the twilight stage of Day 1.