Tulin Heros Grafton; Knosalla Flops Set Then Busts

Nikolai Tulin opened to 2,200 from the button before Sam Grafton three-bet to 10,500 from the blinds. Tulin called.

The flop checked through to the turn and Grafton check-called for 8,000.

On the turn, Grafton led out for 11,000 and after some thinking time Tulin called. Grafton tabled for ace-high and Tulin exposed his for the winner.

"Nice call cuz!" shouted Steven Buckner from across that table. "That was beautiful," he added.

The very next hand, Tulin opened to 2,200 from the cutoff and then Jens Knossalla jammed for 7,000 from the button. Dylan Smith made it 12,000 from the big blind and Tulin got out of the way.

Jens Knossalla:
Dylan Smith:

Knossalla was praying for a five and Buckner was also calling for the German's card.

Knossalla's prayers were answered as he made a set on the flop. He jumped out of his seat and was celebrating, but was soon brought back down to earth after Smith made a better set on the turn. The completed the board and Smith took in the pot.