Jason Koon Kicks the Sochi Run-Bad Early in the Main Event
Jason Koon limped the small blind and Artur Martirosyan checked his option in the big blind. The dealer spread out [tc5h2s] on the flop, Koon checked to Martirosyan who bet 2,000 and Koon check-raised to 7,000.
Martirosyan called to see the [ks] turn card and this time Koon led out, betting 30,000. Martirosyan called and the [jc] completed the board.
Koon pushed in 100,000 and Martirosyan hit the tank, using three time extension cards while thinking about his decision. In the end, Martirosyan called and Koon tabled [kh5c] for two pair.
Martirosyan mucked and Koon pulled in the pot in what is his hottest start of the series.
| Player | Chips | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Koon | 605,000 |
275,000  |
| Artur Martirosyan | 125,000 |
-51,000  |
