Monday, October 4, 2021 8:31 PM Local Time
Cornell Catches Liang on the River
Tyler Cornell raised it up to 325,000 on the button and Michael Liang called from the small blind. The flop came and both players checked to the on the turn.
Liang checked again and Cornell followed suit. The completed the board and Liang fired out a bet of 600,000 on the river. Cornell called and tabled for two pair which Liang was unable to beat.
| Tyler Cornell | 9,700,000 | 300,000  |
| Michael Liang | 6,700,000 | -100,000  |
| Adrian Mateos | 4,500,000 | -200,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 8:20 PM Local Time
Liang Tank-Folds on the River
Michael Liang raised to 320,000 from the button and Tyler Cornell defended his big blind.
The flop didn't incite any action to see the come on the turn. Cornell bet 250,000 for Liang to call.
The river completed the board with the for two pair. Cornell fired a bet of 1,000,000 over the line for Liang to dive deep into the tank. After almost two minutes, Liang opted to fold.
| Tyler Cornell | 9,400,000 | 700,000 |
| Michael Liang | 6,800,000 | -500,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 4,700,000 | -100,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 8:15 PM Local Time
Liang Goes Big on the River
Michael Liang just called in the small blind and Adrian Mateos checked the big blind. The flop came and both players checked to the on the turn.
Liang led out with a bet of 300,000 and Mateos called to see the on the river. Liang counted out a large bet of 1,325,000 and Mateos quickly folded.
| Tyler Cornell | 8,700,000 | -400,000 |
| Michael Liang | 7,300,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 4,800,000 | -800,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 8:03 PM Local Time
Cornell Three-Bets to Increase Chip Lead
Michael Liang completed his small blind and Adrian Mateos opted to check the big blind. The flop came , and Liang bet 300,000 which Mateos called. The turn was the and Liang bet 790,000 for Mateos to give up.
On the next hand, Liang raised to 320,000 from the button and Mateos called in the small blind. Tyler Cornell three-bet to 1,400,000 for Liang to fold. Mateos tanked a bit and then folded as well.
| Tyler Cornell | 9,100,000 | 600,000 |
| Michael Liang | 6,200,000 | 300,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 5,600,000 | -900,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:57 PM Local Time
Blind vs Blind Battle
Tyler Cornell just limped in again from the small blind and Michael Liang made it 560,000 from the big blind. The flop came and Cornell check-called a bet of 375,000 from Liang.
The landed on the turn and Cornell checked again. Liang sized up a bet of 1,275,000 and Cornell finally released his cards to the muck.
| Tyler Cornell | 8,500,000 | -1,700,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 6,500,000 | 800,000 |
| Michael Liang | 5,900,000 | 900,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:51 PM Local Time
Liang Slips to the Short Stack
Tyler Cornell limped in from the small blind and Michael Liang raised it up to 420,000 from the big blind. Cornell called and they saw a flop of . Cornell checked to Liang who continued for 600,000 and Cornell called.
The turn was the and both players checked to the on the river. Cornell led out with a bet of 500,000 and Liang instantly tossed his hand away.
| Tyler Cornell | 10,200,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 5,700,000 | 0 |
| Michael Liang | 5,000,000 | -1,200,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:48 PM Local Time
A Rivered Straight for Mateos
Adrian Mateos completed his small blind and Tyler Cornell raised to 560,000 from the big blind which Mateos called.
The flop came , Mateos check-called the 350,000 continuation-bet of Cornell.
The was revealed on the turn for Mateos to check again. This time, Cornell bet 950,000. Mateos called.
The completed the board and Mateos checked for the last time. Cornell did the same for Mateos to table the for the straight on the river to claim the pot as Cornell mucked his hand.
| Tyler Cornell | 9,000,000 | -1,800,000 |
| Michael Liang | 6,200,000 | -500,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 5,700,000 | 2,300,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:37 PM Local Time
Level 21 started
Level: 21
Blinds: 80,000/160,000
Ante: 160,000
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:36 PM Local Time
Another Pot for Cornell
Tyler Cornell limped in from the small blind and Michael Liang bumped it up to 420,000 from the big blind. Cornell called and the dealer fanned the flop of . Cornell checked again and Liang fired out a bet of 290,000 which Cornell called.
The turn was the and Cornell checked again. Liang checked it back and the completed the board. Cornell counted out a bet of 1,300,000 and Liang promptly mucked his cards.
| Tyler Cornell | 10,800,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Michael Liang | 6,700,000 | -1,000,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 3,400,000 | 0 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:30 PM Local Time
Mateos' River Bet Doesn't Get Called
Tyler Cornell raised to 250,000 from the button and Adrian Mateos defended his big blind.
The flop came , Mateos check-called the 175,000 continuation-bet of Cornell.
The turn was the and Mateos checked again. This time, Cornell did the same for the to complete the board. Mateos took over the initiative and bet of 265,000 for Cornell to fold.
| Tyler Cornell | 9,700,000 | -500,000 |
| Michael Liang | 7,700,000 | -500,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 3,400,000 | 900,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:25 PM Local Time
Cornell Gives Up on the River
Michael Liang made it 240,000 on the button and Tyler Cornell defended from the big blind. The dealer spread the flop of and both players checked to the on the turn.
Cornell led out with a bet of 350,000 and Liang stuck around to see the on the river. Cornell opted to check this time and Liang put together a bet of 1,600,000 which got a quick fold from Cornell.
| Tyler Cornell | 10,200,000 | -900,000 |
| Michael Liang | 8,200,000 | 1,100,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 2,500,000 | -300,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:18 PM Local Time
Mateos Finds a Double Up
Michael Liang opened to 240,000 on the button and Adrian Mateos stuck in his last 1,290,000 from the small blind. Tyler Cornell stepped aside and Liang quickly called.
Adrian Mateos:
Michael Liang:
Mateos was in the slight lead with ace-high and it stayed that way through the flop. The on the turn and the bricked out and Mateos held on for a full double up.
| Michael Liang | 7,100,000 | -1,300,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 2,800,000 | 1,500,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:16 PM Local Time
A Flopped Set for Cornell to Leave Mateos Short
Tyler Cornell raised to 250,000 from the button and Adrian Mateos defended his big blind.
The flop came , Mateos opted to check but Cornell continued with a bet of 175,000 and was called.
The turn was the , Mateos checked again. This time, Cornell fired a bet of 600,000 over the line. Mateos took some time and then called.
The completed the board for Mateos to check for the final time. Cornell barreled 1,000,000 into the pot for the bet for Mateos to call. Mateos mucked when Cornell tabled the for the flopped set.
| Tyler Cornell | 11,100,000 | 2,200,000 |
| Michael Liang | 8,400,000 | -100,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 1,300,000 | -2,100,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:10 PM Local Time
Jonathan Jaffe Eliminated in 4th Place ($286,202)
Jonathan Jaffe was dealt a huge blow after a triple barrel bluff did not work out. In the next hand, he shoved all in for his last 180,000 in the cutoff. Tyler Cornell re-raised to 480,000 in the small blind and Michael Ling four-bet to 1,475,000 from the big blind. Cornell quickly folded and the other two hands were tabled.
Jonathan Jaffe:
Michael Liang:
Jaffe was looking at an uphill battle and the flop of was of no help. The on the turn changed nothing and the on the river spelled the end to Jaffe's tournament.
| Tyler Cornell | 8,900,000 | -500,000 |
| Michael Liang | 8,500,000 | 700,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 3,400,000 | 0 |
| Jonathan Jaffe | 0 | -180,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 7:06 PM Local Time
Jaffe on Crumbs
Jonathan Jaffe opened to 240,000 on the button and Tyler Cornell called from the big blind. The flop came and Cornell started with a check. Jaffe threw in a min-bet of 120,000 and Cornell called.
The turn was the and Cornell checked again. Jaffe sized up a bet of 475,000 this time but Cornell still called to see the on the river.
Cornell checked again and Jaffe reached back for a bet of 900,000. Cornell quickly called and Jaffe showed for a king-high bluff. Cornell tabled for two pair which left Jaffe on crumbs.
| Tyler Cornell | 9,400,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Michael Liang | 7,800,000 | 300,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 3,400,000 | 0 |
| Jonathan Jaffe | 180,000 | -1,820,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 6:51 PM Local Time
Aces for Liang
Adrian Mateos raised to 240,000 from the button and Michael Liang three-bet to 865,000 from the big blind. Mateos called.
The flop came , Liang continued with a bet of 480,000 after thinking about it for almost a minute and Mateos called.
The was turned over for Liang to slow down and check. Mateos did the same and the completed the board for two pair on it.
After tanking for a while, Liang opted to barrel a bet of 600,000 into the pot. Mateos contemplated for a bit and called but mucked when Liang showed the for a higher two pair than was on the board.
| Tyler Cornell | 7,900,000 | -100,000 |
| Michael Liang | 7,500,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 3,400,000 | -2,000,000 |
| Jonathan Jaffe | 2,000,000 | 0 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 6:43 PM Local Time
Cornell Steals It on the River
Michael Liang raised to 240,000 from the cutoff, and Tyler Cornell defended from the big blind. The flop came and Cornell check-called a bet of 225,000 from Liang.
The paired the board on the turn, and both players checked to the on the river. Cornell thought for a minute before sticking in a small bet of 250,000. Liang checked his cards again before quickly ditching them into the muck.
| Tyler Cornell | 8,000,000 | 500,000 |
| Michael Liang | 5,500,000 | -1,000,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 5,400,000 | 300,000 |
| Jonathan Jaffe | 2,000,000 | 100,000 |
Monday, October 4, 2021 6:35 PM Local Time
Level 20 started
Level: 20
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 120,000
Monday, October 4, 2021 6:34 PM Local Time
2021 WSOP Day 3 Recap: $25,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event #2
Monday, October 4, 2021 6:22 PM Local Time
Break Time
The remaining four players are heading on their first 15-minute break of the day.
| Tyler Cornell | 7,500,000 | 0 |
| Michael Liang | 6,500,000 | 500,000 |
| Adrian Mateos | 5,100,000 | -700,000 |
| Jonathan Jaffe | 1,900,000 | 100,000 |