Nathan Doudney took a tough beat on the river on his knockout hand, but last night he was down to 29,000 and all in against three other opponents. Had he lost that hand he would've won $38,236. But he didn't lose--he won that hand, and survived six other all in bets today to finish in 3rd for $260,261. That's a difference of $222,025, which, one could say, ain't too shabby.
Merrifield raised on the button to 105,000. Doudney moved all in and Merrifield called with to Doudney's . The flop came , giving both players a pair. The turned, giving Doudney two pair, and on the river the spiked to give Merrifield the pot and eliminate Doudney in third place.