Antonio Esfanfiari raised to 5,300 from the hijack and Lee Markholt three-bet to 15,600 from the small blind. Esfandiari called and the flop came down .

Markholt continued for 18,000, Esfandiari called, and the followed on the turn. A check from Markholt led to a bet of 28,700 from Esfandiari. After about 60 seconds, Markholt check-raised to 98,600. Esfandiari mulled it over for about two minutes, but ultimately folded.