Jared Bleznick Defeats Patrik Antonius in the Third Match of High Stakes Duel, Becoming the New Champion

The First Major Pot Played Late in the Second Hour

PLO $800/$1,600. Antonius completed with K 3 8 2 , Bleznick checked with 10 5 5 2 . On the flop 8 4 5 , Antonius bet 50% of the pot. On the turn A , Bleznick seized the initiative and bet $3K into a $6.4K pot. By this point, both had flushes (Antonius holding the nuts). Antonius raised to $9K, and Bleznick called. On the river 4 , Bleznick hit a full house ($36,4K pot).

But just a few hands later, Antonius recovered his stack when Bleznick made an unsuccessful bluff on the river.

Bleznick then took the lead, winning several small pots pre-flop and on the flop.

The game continued at the same pace throughout the match. Bleznik won pot after pot preflop or flop, Antonius lost his stack, but found a comeback again and again.

Amazing 3-Bet Jam from Bleznick

One of the most memorable hands occurred early in the sixth hour.
NLHE $4K/$8K. Antonius completed with K 9 , and Bleznick raised to $26K with 10 5 . The flop came 5 2 Q . Bleznick bet $15K into a $52K pot, Antonius raised to $35K, but Bleznick 3-bet jammed and got a fold.

The Final Hand

NLHE $4K/$8K. Antonius open-jammed for $123K with K 4 . Bleznick asked for a count and called with A 5 .

“Show me King-high. I know. It doesn’t matter, I have to win. I’m going to tell you this right now – I’m being honest – win or lose, I’ve completely outplayed you. You can pick, I don’t care. The world gets to see every single hand. You pick, my friend,” Bleznick said after calling.

And the four came. Flop: 4 7 2

“This is why I don’t play poker anymore. Need three! I deserved a three!” Bleznick exclaimed.

And it came! Turn: 3

“Thank you!” said Bleznick at the end of the match.

Antonius left the table in a hurry but returned to officially concede by throwing the white flag, concluding High Stakes Duel 5.

Who Will Be the Next Contender in High Stakes Duel 6?

Both seats are now open. Bleznick may return to defend his title, but who will his challenger be? We’ll find out soon.

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