Rocha Doubles Through Itoafa on Bubble

Level 18
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante

Action was on Mike Itoafa in the hijack facing a reraise all in from Alex Rocha who was under the gun. The board read and Rocha had a bet of 5,500 in front of him. Evan Shaughnessy had called the bet from Rocha's left and Itoafa raised to 38,500. Rocha in turn shoved, prompting a fold from Shaughnessy.
Eventually, Itoafa decided to call.
Alex Rocha:
Mike Itoafa:
Itoafa had made the call with top pair and found himself in position to double Rocha up after he had flopped a set. The turn and river came and Rocha secured the double to stay alive as hand-for-hand continues.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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435,000
145,000
|
145,000 |
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290,000
-4,000
|
-4,000 |
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215,000
-12,500
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-12,500 |