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Title: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 01:20:43 PM :hello: I'm feeling a bit groggy today, think I've caught something from permaflu-sufferers Jen and Dana. But no matter, Maria and I are here for the final table which starts from 2pm. Chip counts are below with seating plan and photos of all the finalists to come soon.
Final Counts (the 100's have been coloured up): Mark Friedman -- 912,000 Sami Yusef -- 545,000 Simon Zach -- 346,000 Ben Vinson -- 293,000 Michael Ellis -- 245,000 Paul Moss -- 202,000 Dave Barnes -- 196,000 Carlos Barrera -- 137,000 (Carlos doesn't use the name Walker much at all apparently) Owen Lock -- 109,000 So who is going to win guys? Will Friedman hold onto his huge chip lead? Can Ben Vinson go better than he did in Blackpool? Could Simon Zach or Paul Moss take it down? Who are the dark horses? Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: booder on December 02, 2007, 01:25:21 PM don't count out Michael Ellis......keeps just under the radar but will be there or thereabouts.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Dewi_cool on December 02, 2007, 01:28:44 PM Good Luck Paul Moss (FATTAMARRA)
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 01:34:54 PM Ello Ello everyone, I'm really looking forward to this one. So gutted to not see Stuart Fox on the final table though, he was so close and he can't do much better than believing he is making the right move at any given time. I think this American Friedman has outfoxed a lot of people in this Grand Final!
Talking to Paul Moss (Fatmarra online) last night at the bar was interesting, It's safe to say he is looking forward to this final also and everyone watch out for him too, an absolute loose cannon with awesome game. Anyone used to playing on the old tribeca sites will know him for sure, will have been knocked by him or gifted some chips.. Paul says he would love to win the money of course but isn't bothered either way and is "gonna damn good laugh trying!" Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: coxylady on December 02, 2007, 01:43:44 PM Good luck Owen 'Betty10' Lock. Ian and I are rooting for you. ;yippee;
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Mrs Fatmarra on December 02, 2007, 01:57:37 PM Thought I register so I can respond to your wonderful photos fo the 'man' himself and it is the only way I can find out how he's doing (and how much Xmas shopping I can do) - Please keep me posted.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 02:00:16 PM Will do, Mrs F.
Looks like play has be delayed a little and we're now looking at a 2.30 start. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: spiny on December 02, 2007, 02:00:56 PM hey floppy,
if you get a chance, will you pass on best wishes to fatmarra from the paces. gooo on you small, but stangely big man. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: AlexMartin on December 02, 2007, 02:08:43 PM Best of luck to Mr.Fattermarra, only know him from the old Tribeca days but when he got moved to your left deep in a comp you knew you were up shit creek. I like the way he plays his game and he can deffo win this bad boy. Infact im gonna go and have a little wager if i can.....
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bigalhx1 on December 02, 2007, 02:10:45 PM bluesq
GUKPT Leg 11 - Final Table - Grand Final Mark Friedman 5/2 Paul Moss 9/1 Sami Yusef 9/2 Barnes 10/1 Simon Zach 9/2 Carlos Barrera 25/1 Ben Vinson 6/1 Owen Lock 25/1 Michael Ellis 7/1 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: UKPL-Boydy on December 02, 2007, 02:14:42 PM Get it Done Carlos, then you can get the round in ;)
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: taximan007 on December 02, 2007, 02:22:02 PM :hello: I'm feeling a bit groggy today, think I've caught something from permaflu-sufferers Jen and Dana. But no matter, Maria and I are here for the final table which starts from 2pm. Chip counts are below with seating plan and photos of all the finalists to come soon. Final Counts (the 100's have been coloured up): Mark Friedman -- 912,000 Sami Yusef -- 545,000 Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) Zach (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) -- 346,000 Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) Vinson (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) -- 293,000 Michael Ellis -- 245,000 Paul (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=331) Moss (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=331) -- 202,000 Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) -- 196,000 Carlos Barrera -- 137,000 (Carlos doesn't use the name Walker much at all apparently) Owen Lock -- 109,000 So who is going to win guys? Will Friedman hold onto his huge chip lead? Can Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) Vinson (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) go better than he did in Blackpool? Could Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) Zach (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) or Paul (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=331) Moss (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=331) take it down? Who are the dark horses? image removed Good luck to ALL the players. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: DaveShoelace on December 02, 2007, 02:23:04 PM I'd also like to join the 'I knew Carlos before he became a megastar' brigade.
Take it down son. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: hotdog on December 02, 2007, 02:28:37 PM dave barnes is the true dakhorse in this one. he plays on pokerstars under barnesy and does vv well. one of the old skool and i think alot of people would like to see him win!!
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 02:31:28 PM Seating plan.
Seat 1: Mark Friedman -- 912,000 Seat 2: Simon Zach -- 346,000 Seat 3: Carlos Barrera -- 137,000 Seat 4: Paul Moss -- 202,000 Seat 5: Sami Yusuf -- 545,000 Seat 6: Ben Vinson -- 293,000 Seat 7: Owen Lock -- 109,000 Seat 8: Dave Barnes -- 196,000 Seat 9: Michael Ellis -- 245,000 Maria is on photo duty as we speak. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: UKPL-Boydy on December 02, 2007, 02:31:41 PM I'd also like to join the 'I knew Carlos before he became a megastar' brigade. Mornin Dave :)Take it down son. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 02:43:31 PM Still waiting for a start.
(http://brainstorm-services.com/wcu-2005/art/didi+gogo.jpg) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 02:50:08 PM Seat 1: Mark Friedman -- 912,000
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6220&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 2: Simon Zach -- 346,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6218&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 3: Carlos Barrera -- 137,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6212&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 02:52:57 PM Seat 4: Paul Moss -- 202,000
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6210&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 5: Sami Yusef -- 545,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6204&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 6: Ben Vinson -- 293,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6206&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 02:56:13 PM Seat 7: Owen Lock -- 109,000
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6208&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 8: Dave Barnes -- 196,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6214&g2_serialNumber=1) Seat 9: Michael Ellis -- 245,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6216&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 02:57:21 PM AND finally - Table overview:
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6222&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Mrs Fatmarra on December 02, 2007, 02:58:40 PM The kids think its a great photo of their Dad - but want to know why the photo is wider than the others posted ?
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 03:04:00 PM Sami limps utg, Carlos makes up the small blind and Paul Moss checks.
Js 9s Kh Checked around. 9h Checked to Sami who bets 36k and takes it down. Next hand, Mark Friedman raises to 45k and no-one wants to tangle with the chip leader. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bhoywonder on December 02, 2007, 03:06:23 PM gl fattamarra
we tangled a few time in the good ol VC days scared the bejesus outta me so for that reason fattamarra to take it down Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 03:08:38 PM Mark limps calls a Ben Vinson raise from the big blind but folds on the flop to the continuation bet. Ben Vinson, incidentally needs to win this tournament to win the player of the year ahead of Dave Smith.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: snoopy1239 on December 02, 2007, 03:11:10 PM The kids think its a great photo of their Dad - but want to know why the photo is wider than the others posted ? Post of the month! Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: phatomch on December 02, 2007, 03:15:26 PM Come on Ben, apart from Roberto and his family Ben is one of the nicest people I have met on the poker scene. Get it won son.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 03:20:10 PM Dave Barnes raises to 34k, Mark Friedman calls from the small blind. Simon calls from the big blind. The pot is already big.
Jc Qd Qh Looks like an action board, but everyone checks. Bah. 3c All three check again. Jd "First bet takes it," say Meds. But they all check. "I have an Ace," says Dave hopefully. Mark shows Kd Jh and Simon passes, missed a river bet there? Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 03:25:43 PM The kids think its a great photo of their Dad - but want to know why the photo is wider than the others posted ? Post of the month! I noticed this too Mrs Fatmarra, its all in the cropping tell the kids! Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 03:35:28 PM Friedman raises it up to 45k from mid position, Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) Zach (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) next to him reraises to 120,000 total, Friedman INSTA calls. "Lets see them flop cards!" announces the announcer.
2h Ahrt 8c check check 3c Friedman bets out 60,000, a small dwell later and Zach passes. This pushes Friedman over the million mark in chips with close to 3 million in play he is slightly dominating. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 03:39:59 PM Yeah, Mark getting away there with betting just a quarter of the pot to take it down.
Mark limps in for 12k. Passed around to Owen Lock who makes up the small blind, and Dave Barnes checks. 7d 5s 7c Dave Barnes checks out of turn and Owen bets 32k, Dave passes. Mark, who does limp a lot with a wide variety of hands, (as Dave Colclough found to his cost last night) decides to fold this time. Ben Vinson makes it 38k, Dave Barnes dwells for an absolute age but folds. Ben shows A-Q. 1. £197,600 2. £106,900 3. £71,300 4. £53,500 5. £41,600 6. £32,700 7. £23,800 8. £17,800 9. £14,800 10. £8,900 -- John Kabbaj 11. £5,900 -- Ross Boatman 12. £4,800 -- Dave Colclough 13. £4,800 -- Paul Smallwood 14. £4,800 -- Ken Wong 15. £4,800 -- Keith Hawkins 16. Entry to Grand Final Next Year -- Jim Moult Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: GreekStein on December 02, 2007, 03:40:48 PM come on Pete Linton take it down bud!
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: AndrewT on December 02, 2007, 03:43:05 PM Seat 4: Paul (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=331) Moss (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=331) -- 202,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6210&g2_serialNumber=1) A rolling stone may gather no moss but this Moss has certainly gathered some stones. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 03:46:41 PM Ben raises to 42k, Mark Friedman calls from the small blind.
7h 8h Tc Check check. 2c Check from Mark again, Ben debates about throwing out a few of the golden 5k chips, but checks. 8d Mark now bets out 50k. Ben calls but Mark shows 9-6 for a flopped straight. A couple of the other players ask Ben what he had, "No pair," came the nonchalant reply, "I thought he had a big hand or nothing." Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: UKPL-Boydy on December 02, 2007, 03:52:21 PM Get in there Carlos, Another Double up and its yours
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 03:53:30 PM Blinds encounter now, Zach made it 20,000 more from the small blind. Carlos Barrera just made the call in the bb. Flop is:
3c 7h 7s Simon goes all in and Carlos makes the quick call not surprisingly with Ad Aspades. Simon turned over Ahrt Kh, the last two cards were rubbish for Simon and Carlos doubles up to around 150,000. This leaves Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) Zach (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) horribly short with 37,000. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 03:55:01 PM Dave Barnes raises to 34k, Michael Ellis asks how much he has behind,
"Errr, twenty...forty, seventy-four...no seventy-two." Ellis passes. Passed to Paul Moss who exclaims, "Wow." He then folds deuce-three offsuit face-up. Mark calls agian, this time from the cut-off. A severely short-stacked Simon Zach with just 35k passes from the button. Paul Moss calls from the small blind, and Sami Yusuf says, "Fire away." Kc Jc 4c Checked to Mark who bets 32k and the two blinds offer little resistance. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 04:02:50 PM Dave Barnes limps, Sami Yusuf limps in from the button, (It seems a lot of players are following Mark Friedman's example and open limping - something I personally hate). Ben calls from the small blind and Owen Lock checks his option.
4s Kd 7c Checked around. 3c Ben takes a deep breath and throws out 30k. Owen passes. Dave says in his gruff gravely voice, "You got a three?" (Which I don't think anyone at the table believes Ben would bet with on its' own). Dave mucks and Sami folds also. We're just having a short break before the next level starts. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: UKPL-Boydy on December 02, 2007, 04:04:59 PM (It seems a lot of players are following Mark Friedman's example and open limping - something I personally hate). Lol, sounds like the Poker Torns in Stoke :)Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Mrs Fatmarra on December 02, 2007, 04:09:29 PM Any chance of a chip count - pleaseeeeeeeeeee
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 04:15:41 PM Mark raises to 55k and it's passed to Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) Vinson (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) on the button who thinks whilst looking like he's eating his own fingers, he gets up to the first knuckle before deciding not risk a confrontation against the American with a third of the chips in play. The blinds fold too.
Next hand, Simon moves all-in for his last 31k. Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) says, "I owe you one, I'll give you a spin." He calls from the small blind. Michael Ellis calls from the big blind. 4s 9d Kh Dave moves all-in, Michael Ellis now asks for a count, it's 69k. Michael Ellis calls. Ks Jh for Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Kc 5h for Michael Ellis Jd 8s for Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) Zach (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402). Turn: Js Sealing Zach's fate and Barnes double-up River: Aspades Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) Zach (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=402) is OUT in 9th place winning £14,800 I'm not sure which I dislike more in how this hand played out, Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) calling off 1/3 of his stack preflop or Ellis calling on the flop when there was going to be no way he was ahead. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: CrestOfaWave on December 02, 2007, 04:18:37 PM Your shopping list is getting higher Mrs F.
Come on Paul take this baby down. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 04:22:01 PM Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,248,000
Seat 2 Seat 3 Carlos Barrera 150,000 Seat 4 Paul Moss 202,000 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 598,000 Seat 6 Ben Vinson 319,000 Seat 7 Owen Lock 121,000 Seat 8 Dave Barnes 240,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 113,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 04:28:11 PM Dave Barnes limps on the button, Michael Ellis makes up the small blind and Mark Friedman checks.
5s 9s 2c Ellis and Barnes checks, Dave bets out, and Ellis check/raises all-in for 96k. As Friedman gets out the way, Barnes tries to get Ellis to talk but gets very little response. Eventually Barnes makes the call. Barnes: 6s 6h Ellis: Ks 4s Turn: 8h River: 3s Barnes is punished for not raising preflop and letting Ellis into the pot. Barnes is on 126k and Ellis back up to 257k. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 04:40:20 PM Paul Moss with just over 100k moved all in blind (although he never said until after he was called) and was called by Owen Lock, on their backs and
Paul Moss Jh Qd Owen Lock Aspades Th the board came out: 8d Ks 5d 8s Kd No help for Moss out valiantly in 8th place after coming into day 2 with only 20,000 chips. Paul Moss is OUT in 8th place winning £17,800 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 04:40:32 PM Ben Vinson on the button goes for some chips to the cries of "No...Really?" from big blind Dave Barnes.
Ben makes it 56k, takes the blinds down and continues to quietly build his stack. Sami Yusuf makes it 48k to play. Michael Ellis, who is a bit of a 'Laakalike' mucks his 4-2o in digust. Ben again, raises to 51k, and for once, Mark Friedman gives up his big blind with little fight. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: snoopy1239 on December 02, 2007, 04:40:54 PM Good call though.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 04:43:26 PM Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) Vinson (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) on the button goes for some chips to the cries of "No...Really?" from big blind Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91). Ben makes it 56k, takes the blinds down and continues to quietly build his stack. Sami Yusuf makes it 48k to play. Michael Ellis, who is a bit of a 'Laakalike' mucks his 4-2o in digust. Ben again, raises to 51k, and for once, Mark Friedman gives up his big blind with little fight. I wish this could be more interesting, but the table seems very quiet right now especially after the exit of Paul Moss. Everyone is extremely serious about the money they're now playing for, but at the same time, the play has admittedly been less than stellar. I suppose all I can do in the meantime is post this picture for the guests. :) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5649&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 04:45:41 PM Good call though. If he'd raised preflop he wouldn't have been in that position! He also knows if he's not already drawing to just 2 outs and has read Ellis correctly, he's facing at least 12, sometimes even 15 outs. Edit (I'm sorry, I'm feeling ill and grumpy - and adamant) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 04:46:30 PM In danger of sounding like a drone (not my fault) blame Mark Friedman.
Ben Vinson raises to 51k and Friedman reraises to 148,000, Ben passes. This american is steam rolling most hands he is involved in. Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,319,000 Seat 2 Seat 3 Carlos Barrera 210,000 Seat 4 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 596,000 Seat 6 Ben Vinson 348,000 Seat 7 Owen Lock 234,000 Seat 8 Dave Barnes 79,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 200,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Mrs Fatmarra on December 02, 2007, 04:47:00 PM Thanks for keeping me posted - better cook lunch now Bye
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: UKPL-Boydy on December 02, 2007, 04:50:55 PM Get in there Carlos, its yours fella!
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 04:51:59 PM Thanks for keeping me posted - better cook lunch now Bye No worries Mrs Moss, welcome to blonde anyway. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 04:54:59 PM The board reads: Ad Aspades 6d
In a hand between Owen Lock in the small blind and Dave Barnes in the big blind. Dave Barnes moves all-in out of turn. Owen thinks, then calls anyway Dave Barnes shows Td 4d, Owen Lock has Ts 6s Turn: Th And suddenly it's looking like a split, unless a diamond comes for Dave or a Six comes for Owen. River: Js ;kc; Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 05:03:26 PM Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) moves all-in over the top of Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) Vinson (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47)'s 50k initial raise. Mark Friedman announces call, and so does Ben. They then check down the following:
2d 4c Qd 2h 6c Vinson says, "Jacks." Mark Friedman mucks and Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) raspily shouts, "Gimme the money," as he flips over Ace Queen to scoop the lot and treble up to just over 200k. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: hotdog on December 02, 2007, 05:05:28 PM go on barnesy he was my tip for this
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: hotdog on December 02, 2007, 05:06:23 PM Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) Barnes (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=91) is the true dakhorse in this one. he plays on pokerstars under barnesy and does vv well. one of the old skool and i think alot of people would like to see him win!! Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 05:09:02 PM Well Dave is showing no fear, so lets see where he goes from here after his triple up.
The players are now on a ten minute break......... Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 05:15:22 PM Current break Chip Counts:
Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,385,000 Seat 2 Seat 3 Carlos Barrera 181,000 Seat 4 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 567,000 Seat 6 Ben Vinson 289,000 Seat 7 Owen Lock 162,000 Seat 8 Dave Barnes 207,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 195,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 05:30:33 PM (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6224&g2_serialNumber=1)
Play has restarted and the sulty voice of Dena is now doing the announcing. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 05:33:47 PM Dave raises to 60k from the button, and Mark Friedman gestured all-in from the big blind. And just as we're all thinking Dave can't pass having put 1/3 of his chips in the pot, he does fold.
"What?" cries the pressroom in unison. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 05:47:52 PM Mark Friedman limps, Ben makes it up from the sb & Owen checks. 3 way pot see:
Aspades 2h 3c check x3 Ad Ben makes it 33k and takes down the blinds and antes... Very next hand, Friedman looking a bit bored - makes it 60k, David Barnes dwells and passes..... A little like watching these dry: (http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Depts/HUA/TT/Safety/MQP%20picks/still%20watching%20paint%20dry.jpg) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 05:51:10 PM Sami Yusuf raises to 65k and takes the blinds. Can we overstate how uninspiring this final is?
But hark! Carlos Barrera moves all-in and our hopes briefly are raised for a second, but are subsequently dashed by an incredibly fast sequence of passes that would rival the 1970's Brazilian football team. Mark Friedman looks to be as bored as us, and has decided to up the aggression, the rest of the table haven't seemingly woken up yet, as he makes it 70k again, this time though Carlos is alert enough to realise that perhaps Mark doesn't always have a hand and moves all-in. As soon as Mark is told it's another 168k to call, he insta-mucks. Mark still has 1.45 million chips though. A country mile (better than your stinky city miles) ahead of the rest with Sami Yusuf unmoved still in 2nd with around 530k. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: AlexMartin on December 02, 2007, 05:51:51 PM This is bollox, Fattermarra was supposed to win this easy. How did he go from 200k to 100k in like 2 minutes. I hope this is a hoax, do bluesq do refunds? I want my score back damnnit!!!!
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 05:56:18 PM This is bollox, Fattermarra was supposed to win this easy. How did he go from 200k to 100k in like 2 minutes. I hope this is a hoax, do bluesq do refunds? I want my score back damnnit!!!! Winner of 'The most sentences in two lines' award. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 05:58:21 PM Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,391,000
Seat 3 Carlos Barrera 280,000 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 532,000 Seat 6 Ben Vinson 284,000 Seat 7 Owen Lock 254,000 Seat 8 Dave Barnes 122,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 123,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 06:00:36 PM Quote from: [url=http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1198 Alex[/url] Martin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1198) link=topic=29332.msg600846#msg600846 date=1196617911] This is bollox, Fattermarra was supposed to win this easy. How did he go from 200k to 100k in like 2 minutes. I hope this is a hoax, do bluesq do refunds? I want my score back damnnit!!!! Winner of 'The most sentences in two lines' award. In real time it was a bit longer than 2 mins and it was just the blinds and one raise and a pass to an all in. I'm upset too, the two players I wanted to win or get close have gone out 9th & 8th.... Pah! Thats why I don't openly root for people. OR PUNT! Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 06:04:43 PM Stephen Bartley, who is here for Bluff magazine and use to do the excellent Gutshot updates also (and has said I can't call him a mild-mannered reporter), looked at the chip counts and said, "What the hell are some of these guys still doing here? They should each go into a room with a revolver and put themselves and us out of our collective misery..."
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 06:09:54 PM 8d Qd 6s is seen between Mark (who limps from the cutoff) and the big blind Ben Vinson.
Check check. Qc Check check. 8c Check check. Mark's J-9 is good. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: hotdog on December 02, 2007, 06:12:55 PM the reason i think its being played out like this is because for prob most of them its a massive amount of money prob by far the biggest win eva well done for all that have made it
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 06:17:10 PM the reason i think its being played out like this is because for prob most of them its a massive amount of money prob by far the biggest win eva well done for all that have made it Yes, of course you are right hotdog - a hell of a lot of money by anyone's standards. Its just when you have to watch EVERY hand its drawnnnnn out, buts it ok - I know they are just setting us up for a grand finale when one of them snaps and the rest follow suit ;D Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 06:21:03 PM Michael Ellis moves all-in for 87k, Mark Friedman and Sami Yusuf call.
7h Jc 6s 5c 9c Mark flips Kings(!) Sami shows A-T but Michael Ellis rivers a set of Nines. I believe we may be here for eternity. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: hotdog on December 02, 2007, 06:21:37 PM action action i wana c firworks lol
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 06:28:33 PM Ok told you, no one snapped actually - It just took big hand V big hand for action.
Owen Lock made it 75,000 and Sami Yusef moved all in, Owen called instantly. Turn them over boys and we see: Sami Kc Ks Owen Qh Qd It came 8d Kd 7d Qc Jh Which means Owen Lock is OUT in 7th place winning £23,800. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 06:29:03 PM Finally, some serious action! Ben raises to 100k from the small blind against big blind Dave.
"You fancy going home?" says Dave, which seems a little odd given that Ben has him well-covered. He moves in though for less than Ben's raise. Dave Barnes: Kh 9c Ben Vinson: Aspades 7d Board: 7c 6c Ts 9s Ad Dave Barnes is OUT in 6th place winning £32,700 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 06:32:10 PM Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,194,000
Seat 2 Seat 3 Carlos Barrera 266,000 Seat 4 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 731,000 Seat 6 Ben Vinson 520,000 Seat 7 Seat 8 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 276,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 06:32:40 PM We're now on a 1 hour dinner break. See you at 7.30pm
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 06:35:17 PM It just goes to show that you only have to whinge & moan and stuff gets done!!!!! Those two exits happened with only a 5 minute gap too! See you shortly after we get fed & watered.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: UKPL-Boydy on December 02, 2007, 06:46:15 PM Carlos is still there doing UK Poker Life Proud, we are all behind you fella. Nail it mate and dont eat too much ;)
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: gasman on December 02, 2007, 07:16:01 PM C'mon Bennn
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bigalhx1 on December 02, 2007, 07:39:29 PM C'mon Bennn hi sunny not heard anything on the sat the other night pm on blond pleaseTitle: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 07:43:40 PM And we're back from 'The Windsor Castle' round the corner which bemused Maria with it's pub surroundings, Thai food and Abba playing in the background. First hand sees Ben Vinson in a raised pot betting 100k on an 8-6-6 flop only to have Mark Friedman move all-in, and a frustrated Ben giving it up quickly.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 07:45:17 PM Jon Raab is cross because the blinds are 15k/30k with a 2k ante but they've skipped (accidentally or deliberately) the 12k/24k/2k level which Jon thinks needs to be there because the jump is otherwise too big. Doesn't look like we'll get it now though.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 07:50:06 PM Mark calls for 30k. Carlos Barrera moves in, Michael Ellis moves all-in behind him. Everyone, including Mark folds.
Carlos: Ks 9s Michael: Qc Qd Board: 6c 8s 2d 8h 5s Carlos Barrera is OUT in 5th winning £41,600 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 07:52:55 PM Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,200,000
Seat 2 Simon Zach 9th £14,800 Seat 3 Carlos Barrera 5th £41,600 Seat 4 Paul Moss 8th £17,800 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 710,000 Seat 6 Ben Vinson 324,000 Seat 7 Owen Lock 7th £23,800 Seat 8 Dave Barnes 6th £32,700 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 595,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 07:55:05 PM On a flop of 9h 3h Ks
Ellis in the small blind bet 30k, Friedman says "Raise" instantly - another 60k. Ellis passed.... Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 07:59:08 PM 8c 2c 8s
Mark bets 40k, Sami calls. 9d Mark bets 70k, Sami calls. Qc Mark bets 70k, Sami calls. Mark shows an Eight, it's announced that Sami shows J-T for a straight, and everyone goes "What?" until it's said it's the Jc Tc. The first dent in Mark's armour. It doesn't stop him limping the next hand on the button. Sami calls in the small blind. Ben checks his option. Aspades Ahrt 5d Check to Mark who bets 50k, just Sami calls. 3h Check check. 8h Sami now checks again, Mark bets 60k which Sami calls with his Ace to win the pot, hard to fathom Mark's bet on the river having checked the turn. Sami now over 1 million and breathing down Mark's neck. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 08:03:28 PM Blinds action Ben & Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) see this flop:
Qs 9c 7c check check 9h ben makes it 40k, Mike raises to 140k. Ben says "No" Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,100,000 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 1,100,000 Seat 6 Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) Vinson (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=47) 216,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 605,000 Next hand Vinson moves all in and takes down the blinds and antes - 265,000 now. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 08:19:22 PM 8h 8c Jc flop between Ben Vinson and Mike Ellis that Ben fires out 40k at, and quickly takes it down. He's still alive in this comp, but just barely.
After Ben Vinson limps, for the first time, he sees a flop against Mark and Sami. 3s Th 6d Jc 8s Ben bets 58k on the turn after all three check the flop, just Mark calls. The river goes check check, Mark shows a Jack, Ben mucks. Stop the open limping, please!!! Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 08:24:29 PM Ben moves all-in for his last 228k or so. Mike Ellis announces, "I call."
Ben looks worried, then relieved when he sees Mike's hand. Ben: 8c 6h Mike: 2s 2h Board: 2d 8d 4d 3d 3h Ben Vinson is OUT in 4th place winning £53,500 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 08:25:33 PM Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,182,000
Seat 5 Sami Yusef 952,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 854,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bigalhx1 on December 02, 2007, 08:27:54 PM think it might be deal time
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 08:31:41 PM think it might be deal time Nothing mentioned/discussed so far, but I can't see this tournament being played out without something occuring 3-way or HU. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 08:31:50 PM think it might be deal time Well there is 10 mins left of this level ;) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 08:37:45 PM 3 way limpathon see
5h 5d 7c check x3 9h Sami bets 60k, Mark makes a regular call 2d check check Mike Ellis takes the pot showing a 7. --------------------------- Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,172,000 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 962,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 848,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 08:42:22 PM Mike Ellis takes 380k off Friedman with a higher straight.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 08:54:58 PM We are back 3 handed, the guys had 10 mins and may or may not have talked "business" we shall never know probably. Also we replayed the 15k / 30k level but are now on a 45 min clock.
Seat 1 Mark Friedman 1,121,000 Seat 5 Sami Yusef 1,224,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 621,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: gasman on December 02, 2007, 09:01:29 PM C'mon Bennn hi sunny not heard anything on the sat the other night pm on blond pleasedone :) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:02:30 PM Mike Ellis makes it 100k, Mark Friedman calls.
7d 5h 6c Check check. Th Check Check 6d 90k from Mark, Mike folds. The Vic is a very tolerant place though, they've even made room for a Jawa to watch the final table. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6226&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/thumb/6/6f/Jawa1.jpg/335px-Jawa1.jpg) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Mrs Fatmarra on December 02, 2007, 09:03:16 PM Hi Chili
(it's Paul ) Had a great time. Thanks to you and your members for your support and their UNWITTY comments. If I was 8ft 4 I would be my perfect weight!!!!. Love Paulxxxxxxx Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:05:29 PM Incidentally, the reason why we're still on the 15k/30k level is that they decided to play it a second time after missing out the 12k/24k level, also though, once they were down to 4 players, all levels are only 45 minutes long from now on.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 09:06:28 PM Mike Ellis raises to 110k and Mark Friedman does what he does alot of "call" The flop comes:
Jc 4s 2s they both check Kh Mike bet 100k and Mark check called. 4d Mark bets 130k and after a dwell Mike Ellis makes a good call with 55. Mark Friedman turns over the nothing Qh Th for the missed straight. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:10:04 PM Mark makes it 110k, Sami calls.
2s 7s Qc Mark checks, Sami removes his shades and checks too. 5d Mark checks again, as does Sami. Jd Check check. "Ace high," says Mark. "King high," says Sami. Mark takes the pot and gets more applause than was warranted (or deserved). Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Malc-M on December 02, 2007, 09:11:42 PM How come he beats me home!!--Vic to Darlington 3 hours
Vic to Nottingham 3 1/2 hours.... Mind u --for Greek Jack it was Vic to Grantham via the Park Lane car pound!! --4 1/2 hours Thanks to all the updaters-- see you all in 2008 Mrs Marra -- U R welcome to have him back Marra-- CU sooooon! Malc Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 09:12:18 PM Hi Chili (it's Paul ) Had a great time. Thanks to you and your members for your support and their UNWITTY comments. If I was 8ft 4 I would be my perfect weight!!!!. Love Paulxxxxxxx rotflmfao rotflmfao Its been a pleasure Paul, just wish you could have entertained us for longer on the final table. You could have won it and bought a stretch machine?!!? Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 09:14:58 PM Seat 1 Mark Friedman 500,000
Seat 5 Sami Yusef 1,000,000 Seat 9 Michael Ellis 1,500,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:15:46 PM After each hand, the announcer tries to get the crowd to clap for the players as they take a down a pot.
Stephen Bartley observes, "Surely the players should be clapping the crowd?" Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 09:21:47 PM The limping continues and 3 way flop again - They check this board
2c Tc 9h then on the Jc turn Mark Friedman goes all in for 400,000. The players both pass. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:23:41 PM Michael makes it 120k total. Mark passes, but Sami makes the call.
5c 4s Qc Check, check. Utterly predictable. Jh Check, Mike Ellis bets 200k. Sami thinks, but we already know he's going to pass as he always seems fearful he's going to lose. And he does. Mike is now the big chip leader on account that's he's making the least mistakes. He gets a walk in the big blind, Tournament Announcer, "When the cards are bad, the cards are bad." Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:30:57 PM The camera has just panned to the crowd who all look drugged beyond belief but with a longing in their eyes that says, "We would leave, if we hadn't all be drip-fed Thorozene..."
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: boldie on December 02, 2007, 09:33:43 PM It just goes to show how good the blonde updaters are when I am still reading this...this must be the most boring FT in the history of poker anywhere in the world.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bigalhx1 on December 02, 2007, 09:36:52 PM C'mon Bennn hi sunny not heard anything on the sat the other night pm on blond pleasedone :) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:41:10 PM A walkathon now with Mike Ellis now getting most of the pots. I don't think he's lost one in the last 40 minutes and has almost 2 million in chips.
The biggest problem is that ALL the players are just content to showdown hands and hope they are ahead, there's very little stealing and all three are playing scared and refusing to commit pots. A seasoned player coming in with a decent/average stack would I think, have little trouble gradually stealing his way up as the other players, whilst they'll defend their blinds, they don't seem to be prepared to bet or indeed call with nothing post-flop. In many ways, this makes the final disappointing, and we're left wondering what would've have happened if John Kabbaj, Dave Colclough, Ross Boatman or Stuart Fox had made the final instead of some of these players. We're now on a 10 minute break. Chili has gone off to get some photos or maybe to kill herself, I'm reckoning it's a coinflip. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: The Camel on December 02, 2007, 09:48:39 PM I don't think it's fair to be too critical of these guys.
None of them have ever played for such a big title or for such a huge amount of money.. it's little wonder they are playing a tad timidly. Cut them a little bit of slack. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: lucky_scrote on December 02, 2007, 09:50:51 PM I don't think it's fair to be too critical of these guys. None of them have ever played for such a big title or for such a huge amount of money.. it's little wonder they are playing a tad timidly. Cut them a little bit of slack. This is the Internet, you are aloud to be as mean as you like :) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 09:51:35 PM Mark Friedman -- 282,000
Sami Yusuf -- 703,000 Mike Ellis -- 2,001,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bigalhx1 on December 02, 2007, 09:58:48 PM A walkathon now with Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) now getting most of the pots. I don't think he's lost one in the last 40 minutes and has almost 2 million in chips. The biggest problem is that ALL the players are just content to showdown hands and hope they are ahead, there's very little stealing and all three are playing scared and refusing to commit pots. A seasoned player coming in with a decent/average stack would I think, have little trouble gradually stealing his way up as the other players, whilst they'll defend their blinds, they don't seem to be prepared to bet or indeed call with nothing post-flop. In many ways, this makes the final disappointing, and we're left wondering what would've have happened if John (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=215) Kabbaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=215), Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=95) Colclough (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=95), Ross (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1231) Boatman (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1231) or Stuart (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=419) Fox (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=419) had made the final instead of some of these players. We're now on a 10 minute break. Chili has gone off to get some photos or maybe to kill herself, I'm reckoning it's a coinflip. from your 1st post day 1 With the buy-in starting at £3,000, this should weedle out all but the best players, and hopefully set us up with a high class field and some top quality play. i think its nice to see the little weedles turning up the form book and showing everone it can be done good luck to them Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: The Camel on December 02, 2007, 10:04:29 PM A walkathon now with Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) now getting most of the pots. I don't think he's lost one in the last 40 minutes and has almost 2 million in chips. The biggest problem is that ALL the players are just content to showdown hands and hope they are ahead, there's very little stealing and all three are playing scared and refusing to commit pots. A seasoned player coming in with a decent/average stack would I think, have little trouble gradually stealing his way up as the other players, whilst they'll defend their blinds, they don't seem to be prepared to bet or indeed call with nothing post-flop. In many ways, this makes the final disappointing, and we're left wondering what would've have happened if John (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=215) Kabbaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=215), Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=95) Colclough (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=95), Ross (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1231) Boatman (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1231) or Stuart (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=419) Fox (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=419) had made the final instead of some of these players. We're now on a 10 minute break. Chili has gone off to get some photos or maybe to kill herself, I'm reckoning it's a coinflip. from your 1st post day 1 With the buy-in starting at £3,000, this should weedle out all but the best players, and hopefully set us up with a high class field and some top quality play. i think its nice to see the little weedles turning up the form book and showing everone it can be done good luck to them This was the best value big tournament I've played for many years. There were countless weak and novice players. I saw more "christmas presents" given at my tables than I will see on December 25th. I am at a loss to explain why the field was so weak.. maybe St Kitts has something to do with it.. but all I know I am still kicking myself for not making the final :( Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 10:06:33 PM After Sami Yusuf and Mike Ellis take it turns to move in gradually grinding down Mark Friedman's stack to virtually nothing, finally though, he calls for his chips after Sami moves all-in.
Mark: Jd Ts Sami Yusuf: Ks 9h Board: 6d 5h 5d 3d 3c Mark Friedman is OUT in 3rd winning £71,300 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 10:14:38 PM I don't think it's fair to be too critical of these guys. None of them have ever played for such a big title or for such a huge amount of money.. it's little wonder they are playing a tad timidly. Cut them a little bit of slack. We probably have been very critical, but the sheer number of pots since they went 3-handed where neither player made a single bet at any point (I've never seen so many pots won at showdown by Queen-high and Jack-high), and the number of walks handed around around meant that updating it becomes incredibly difficult as constant posts of hands where one player limps and another checks, and hence they then check the flop, turn and river to showdown would most likely bore you all to death. But apologies if you think we've been unduly harsh. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 10:20:23 PM Friedman all in:
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6228&g2_serialNumber=1) and his exit: (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6230&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bigalhx1 on December 02, 2007, 10:21:57 PM think the problem might be the amount of money they are playing for 130k difference between 1st and 3rd is allot of money to them where the seasoned pro like you used as an example earlier it is not and they are free to play there game and wot a game they all have this is why they would have been better doing a deal 3 out and then they might have show us how they all could play poker
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 10:22:05 PM Seat 5 Sami Yusef 1,080,000
Seat 9 Michael Ellis 1,900,000 We have kicked off heads up. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: AndrewT on December 02, 2007, 10:24:29 PM If you updaters have it tough, think of the poor guy who has to edit together an hour of 'highlights' for the TV show.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 10:25:52 PM Ellis raises to 100k, Sami goes all in instantly. Mike passes.
Mike limps in, Sami "All in again!" Mike passes. Sami in the big blind, its limped. Sami "I'm all in again!" hehehehhe Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 10:28:15 PM If you updaters have it tough, think of the poor guy who has to edit together an hour of 'highlights' for the TV show. Remember, it's two episodes for each final. ;) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 10:35:42 PM Oo-er, big pot coming courtesy of Maria.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 10:37:08 PM On a flop of:
4d 7h Qc Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) bet out 100k Sami Yusif reraises to 400k total with 800k behind. Ellis goes ALL IN. Sami takes a massive intake of breath and says "Cmon then, ALL IN - Good Luck!" Sami Qd Ts Ellis 5d 6s Turn - Jc River - 5h Sami's Q is good to win the pot and the lead. Sami Yusuf - 2,500,000 Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) - 490,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: hotdog on December 02, 2007, 10:37:35 PM shhould be an action packed tv with millions of vewers then lol
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: AndrewT on December 02, 2007, 10:42:13 PM shhould be an action packed tv with millions of vewers then lol Probably a good job it's on too late for many people to watch. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 10:45:30 PM Mike Ellis (left) Sami Yusuf when Ellis had the chip lead.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6232&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 10:49:17 PM Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) has chipped away and picked up a couple of blinds upto 680,000. Forget to mention that heads up they do away with the ante's so the blinds are just about to shoot up to 30k / 60k - big jump from 20k / 40k.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 10:49:45 PM Since Mike Ellis was crippled he's turned into an uberpushbot, moving in multiple times frustrating Sami, who seems to have retreated into his shell a little since getting a 5-1 chip lead. Ellis isn't lying down though, he's gradually making a little back, but is it too little too late?
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 10:54:30 PM Incidentally, there was no deal. Mike Ellis turned it down both 3-handed and HU.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: bigalhx1 on December 02, 2007, 10:57:01 PM its been great updates and it wont be long b4 you can hit the bar
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 11:02:07 PM Limped pot (there's not really any other kind)
Jh 9s Ts Ellis checks, Sami moves in and Ellis insta-calls. We don't see the cards, but hear that Ellis has J-6 and Sami is holding Q-5 The turn and river brick out for Sami, coming 2d Ahrt Ellis is chipleader again with 1.6 million to Sami's 1.3 million. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 11:05:17 PM (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6234&g2_serialNumber=1)
Sami takes the next pot with a straight on a 4-5-7-8-J board and they're now dead level in chips. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 11:07:21 PM Jd 2d 3d 9s
Mike bets 60k, and Sami calls after both checked the flop. 7c Mike bets 60k again and Sami calls with his Q-9 but loses out to Mike's J-4. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 11:08:07 PM its been great updates and it wont be long b4 you can hit the bar Thanks Al but its not even hit the bar - 3 of us has put our names down on the cash list.......very sik individuals. Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 11:11:26 PM Sami Yusuf 1,400,000
Michael Ellis 1,590,000 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: AlexMartin on December 02, 2007, 11:16:29 PM Mike Ellis rejects deal HU? Bold.
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 02, 2007, 11:22:56 PM Incidentally, here's the updaters after the last double-up of the short-stack.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6236&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Malc-M on December 02, 2007, 11:23:16 PM Still nail biting stuff! If the Marra was still in he'd be on to his 14th pint of Lager by now!!!!
Malc-M Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 11:34:23 PM Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) raises and makes it 140k more, Sami says "All In!" It is clear that Ellis now has a big hand, he leans back far and raises his hands behind his head, proclaiming "this could be a £100,000 coin flip, pretty expensive!" He thinks some more and decides the time is now. "CALL."
Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ad Kh Sami Yusuf Qh Qd THe flop came out alright for Sami: Tc 8c Qs but the turn was a £200,000 worth Js followed by a non pairing 6h which means Sami Yusuf is OUT in 2nd place winning £106,900 and Mike (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) Ellis (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=287) is GUKPT LONDON GRAND FINAL CHAMPION winning £197,600 Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Malc-M on December 02, 2007, 11:38:37 PM Many thanks guys--professional to the end--most enjoyable-
Malc-M Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Chili on December 02, 2007, 11:41:36 PM Exciting finish in the end, the Flopmeister has gone off to take some pictures of the winner & runner up. Whilst I sit here and watch the presentation on the TV here are the prizes that have been handed out at a great 4 days poker here at the Victoria Casino, London.
1. £197,600 Mike Ellis 2. £106,900 Sami Yusuf 3. £71,300 Mark Friedman 4. £53,500 Ben Vinson 5. £41,600 Carlos Barrera 6. £32,700 Dave Barnes 7. £23,800 Owen Lock 8. £17,800 Paul Moss 9. £14,800 Simon Zach 10. £8,900 John Kabbaj 11. £5,900 Ross Boatman 12. £4,800 Dave Colclough 13. £4,800 Paul Smallwood 14. £4,800 Ken Wong 15. £4,800 Keith Hawkins 16. Entry to GF Jim Moult Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: booder on December 02, 2007, 11:42:07 PM don't count out Michael Ellis......keeps just under the radar but will be there or thereabouts. ;applause; great updates chilli and snoops Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: Djinn on December 02, 2007, 11:43:03 PM Congrats final tablists, Mr. Ellis... Hooray for no-deal £100k coinflips... Good job and good luck in the cash games...
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NEVES on December 02, 2007, 11:44:26 PM don't count out Michael Ellis......keeps just under the radar but will be there or thereabouts. ;applause; great updates chilli and snoops ;hattip; Ditto Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: alfiesdad on December 02, 2007, 11:49:26 PM Yeah, wd that man. thx for great updates gang. Best of british!
Title: Re: Bluesq.com GUKPT Grand Final: Final Table Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 03, 2007, 12:15:36 AM I'm waaaaay too tired for cash, instead I'm off to bed, but I'll leave you with a few parting pictures of the new winner. Although very unfairly, they didn't do an interview with him or Sami Yusuf, a bit out of order in my opinion.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6238&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6240&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6242&g2_serialNumber=1) Finally, please check out this great piece of news. http://www.blondepoker.com/index.php?q=node/14073 Much deserved, I'm sure you'll agree. The Blonde Updates will return in: The Luton Xmas Cracker Main Event. (Next weekend!) ;stickaforkinme; |