Hajiyev and Ponomarev Clash
Level 3
: 150/300, 25 ante
Dmitry Ponomarev raised to 800 and Lloyd Mandel three-bet big to 3,800 on the button, which Ramin Hajiyev in the small blind just called. Ponomarev also came along and the three players checked the 
flop. On the 
turn, Hajiyev bet 4,300 and Ponomarev called, Mandel folded.
The 
river slowed down the action and both players checked. Hajiyev turned over 
, which ended up second best to the 
of Ponomarev.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
135,000
2,950
|
2,950 |
|
55,000
55,000
|
55,000 |
|
41,000
41,000
|
41,000 |