Action began with Michael Kim Falcon raising to 1200 preflop only to get repopped to 3100 by Slaven Popov. Falcon called and the dealer spread the flop of K♣ A♣ 9♦. Both players checked. At the turn of 3♥, Falcon checked again, Popov bet 2875, and Falcon smooth-called. On the river of 9♥, Falcon checked to Popov who continued and bet 5625. Falcon flat-called and mucked when Popov opened up A♠ K♦ for top two pairs.