11-22-2009 14:00 UTC

Franklin Stands His Ground

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Ryan Franklin opened to 55,000 under the gun, and Pierre Neuville put in the call from the big blind. Heads up, the two men watched the flop come out {3-Hearts}

. Neuville knocked the table, and Franklin eventually checked behind.

The turn brought the {3-Spades}

and a leading bet of 70,000 from Neuville. After just a short while, Franklin matched it with a call. The {7-Hearts}

was the river, and Neuville fired another 125,000. The young Franklin took several minutes to mull it over before making the call.

"King," said Neuville in a disappointed tone. Franklin tabled {8-Spades}