Clarke Value Bets Second Pair
Level 21
: 6,000/12,000, 2,000 ante
From the hijack position, Patrick Clarke raised it up to 26,000. Mikhail Petrov in the big blind made the call and the two took a flop of 
. Petrov check called a bet of 31,000 and both players checked the 
on the turn.
The 
on the river made Petrov check again. Clarke bet 55,000 and after some tanking, Petrov called. Clarke showed 
and Petrov mucked.
"Did you try to get me of the chop?" Petrov asked.
"Thought you might call with ace-high" Clarke answered while stacking his newfound chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
772,000
189,000
|
189,000 |
|
618,000
-195,000
|
-195,000 |