Neo Zhi Han brings Mefodichev down to earth

Vladimir Mefodichev has been the chip leader for some time but after two losing pots to Neo Zhi Han, he is at par with some of the other big stacks. The first hand saw Mefodichev raise from mid-position to 4k, sb Han and bb Kim Enriquez called. At the flop J♦ K♥ J♠, blinds checked to Mefodichev who c-bet 4500, Han called, Enriquez folded. On the turn 5♥, Han switched up and led for 9k, Mefodichev called. The river 8♦, Han banged out 28k, this time Mefodichev opted to fold.

Next hand, both players engaged in a preflop raise war that led to Han all in and Mefodichev making the call.

Han A♣ K♥
Mefodichev A♥ Q♥

The board landed 10♠ 2♠ 4♣ A♦ 2♥ for a double up to 242k. Mefodichev dropped down to earth and sits with 250k.