Lykov Busts a Couple
Level 9
: 400/800, 100 ante
Maxim Lykov opened to 1,700 from middle position and the big blind three-bet to 4,600. Lykov made the call and the flop came 
. The big blind moved all-in for around 12,000 and Lykov looked back at his cards before making the call.
The big blind showed 
and Lykov held 
for the nut flush draw. The turn was the 
and Lykov secured the hand with a flush. The insignificant 
hit the river and the pot was shipped to Lykov.
In the very next hand, Lykov opened to 1,700 again and the big blind moved all-in for around 16,000. Lykov called and it was a race with Lykov holding 
against his opponent's 
. The board ran out clean for Lykov and he scored another knockout.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
122,400
42,400
|
42,400 |
|
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