Paredes' Set of Fives Eliminates Juanda

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John Juanda made a preflop raise and was smooth called by David Paredes. The flop came {5-Clubs} {4-Clubs} {J-Diamonds} and Paredes led out for 15,000 chips, only to see Juanda check-raise to 40,000. Paredes pushed his stack into the middle and Juanda called, revealing the {Q-Diamonds} {J-Spades} for top pair and a strong kicker. Paredes was far ahead, however, with {5-Diamonds} {5-Spades} and when the turn and river came {10-Spades} , {10-Clubs} , his set was a winner. Paredes is now in the Round of 16 and has earned at least $67,436 for his efforts.