Badziakouski Clocks Self
Mikita Badziakouski and Platinum Pass winner Angel Garcia Francisco played a heads-up pot that got big quickly on the flop of 
.
Francisco checked on the flop and Badziakouski bet 15,000. Francisco responded with a check-jam for around 43,000 and Badziakouski squirmed in his chair as he went into the tank. Eventually, Badziakouski recruited some assistance to make his decision.
"Time please!" Badziakouski said as he called the clock on himself.
The tournament floor gave Badziakouski a 30-second countdown and he mumbled to himself as he thought through a decision.
"Thirty seconds left in the tournament," Badziakouski said before calling with a slightly smaller stack.
Mikita Badziakouski: 
Angel Francisco: 
Badziakouski showed first and was happy to see he'd likely be sticking around in the tournament as a chop was imminent. The 
turn created a sweat is it gave Francisco a flush draw and the Belarusian let out an "oh wow" before the 
rolled off safely on the river.
"I'm really happy to see queens!" Badziakouski said in relief.
| Jogador | Fichas | Progresso |
|---|---|---|
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60,000
60,000
|
60,000 |
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55,000
5,000
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5,000 |
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