High Stakes Duel | Round 2 | Phil Hellmuth vs Antonio Esfandiari 

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phil vs tony G, make it happen plz!

I REALLY appreciate that the commentators don't overtalk the tabletalk. Very nice to hear the tilt.

"I'm not steamed up at all, I already know the future" lmaoo phil

I love that Antonios’ dad is always with him when he plays poker! Ultimate support!

R.I.P MIKE SEXTON, such a shame, you will be missed far and wide in and out of the poker community, love to his family! A loss for the world, for sure xx

Best part of the show when phil says “im moving in if the ace doesnt come” meanwhile he checked in the dark before the river lol

After watching phil for years i have to begrudgingly say that i think he has improved in huge way, any likes if u agree? Not saying he has WHITE MAGIC atm but for sure is better?

Phil is such an underrated heads up player. Dude is other worldly in this vid

it's funny how Antonio can be the voice of reason, then later turn EXACTLY into Phil.

Antonio keeps getting the vast majority of his chips in... utterly dominated -- and then claims Phil is lucky. The difference is that Phil can get away from good hands... Antonio is flatly incapable of that.

One of the best things in poker is Esfandiari getting felted. Kudos to Phil he played great.

Absolutely hilarious, everyone has mask on yet they're passing around those chips all over the place scratching their balls and stuff

Im sorry but Phill just has played better on both occasions

Hellmuth made the right play so many times. Antonio made the wrong play so many times.

I'm a huge Esfandiari fan but when you spend two thirds of your time claiming how unlucky you are....you're being outplayed.

All these comments “I see PH has finally improved !” He was always good, people just don’t like him cause of his attitude, but he’s a really good player and the results prove it.

@59:32 "Antonio is consistent in his pursuit for wide value". Such a diplomatic and professional sounding way to call someone a fish =)

Antonio calls 11k with top 2 when Hellmuth flops the nut. Hellmuth folds 2 pair when Antonio flops the nuts. You can really tell who is the better player.

RIP Mr. Mike Sexton. Very sad and just happened sooooo fast. The man was obv a huge ambassador of poker and by all regards, a great man. Life is way too short so enjoy all!

Rip Mike Sexton - excellent player & the best ever role model for younger players

In 2004, I saw a really interesting hand between these two guys. It was the last year the World Series of Poker was held at Binion's Horseshoe Casino downtown, when you could still easily be amongst the players, before it all moved to the Rio. I was 16 years old, sitting in the bleachers next to Phil Hellmuth's mom, wife, and sister (his "three queens" as he said). It was the $2,000 pot limit hold 'em event, and they were at the final table. I remember seeing Phil doing yoga in the corner during a break. Anyway, Phil was all in with two queens and Antonio had him covered with two jacks. The flop came J-8-5 all spades. Phil had the queen of spades, and a blank spade hit the turn, giving him the flush and the lead. But then, the river paired eights, giving Antonio the full house and the pot, busting out Phil in sixth place. Phil got up, shook Antonio's hand like a perfect gentleman, and walked away. No rants. There were no cameras. Antonio turned to the crowd. I flailed my arms in the air like a wave, which was his signature move at the time. He leaned back in his chair and waved back. He went on to win the event -- his first bracelet!

The difference between a good player and a top pro is: Can you make that one hard fold? Or are you dared to be a non-believer in tough hands?

Why do a lot of Americans think it’s “could care less”. That means the exact opposite of what you are trying to say..

Great show, but please dont waste time showing us clips from episode 1 when great dialogue is happening.

Rich successful men arguing over who is luckier. I love poker.

I love how in games like this where hellmuth runs great he doesn’t mention a thing, but when he runs normally he’s all “I HaVE sUcH bAD luCk”

Gold. After watching the first match, this one was a level up. From card play to production value. Hooked me on more. Well done all.

Enjoyed this and the commentary was perfect. Now he's returning to the burger 😅🤣

1:15:20 Phil's play here actually gave me goosebumps. What a CALL!

I've finally found it, Phil Hellmuth winning a match on youtube.

Awesome series! I'd recommend getting them out faster so you don't lose interest.

remember Doyle Brunson saying the hand he went broke with most was “bottom 2”

Phil’s lunch break!! Too funny. Then moving for the gummy’s 😂 Great game by both players

Antonio is a big crybaby. He got outplayed in both matches and does nothing but complain that Phil is lucky.

How was Phil going to ship it if the ace doesn’t come when he checked in the dark

When Phil bitched about the cutting 😂😂

you can tell they read the comments of last episode as they are clearly trying not to talk over the players.

Listen people Phil did indeed check dark. He knew Antonio had nothing, his read was dead on. Antonio could only win with a bet & then Phil would've moved in. Get it? How you don't understand this is mind boggling

Why did they start with 300K in the first match and only 100K this time?

Excellent commentary guys - just the right balance of informed opinion, and knowing when to keep quiet to let the player chat be heard. Looking forward to the next match - thank you Poker Go!

I love Antonio --but he is a calling station and can't take advantage of his lead! Better luck with the $200K 3rd round!

hand of the match starts 1:16:15 1:20:39 phil - "i was moving in if the aces doesnt come". phil also checking the river dark :D what a joke he is, after the hands are over

I’m not rooting for Phil I’m not rooting for Antonio ladies and gentlemen I’m rooting for Douglas

2:25:28 Even the Dealer had to laugh when Phil chewed on that Burger and these Sour Patch kids XD

“Im moving in on the river if the Ace don’t come” phil hellmuth says when he checked blind before the card comes lol

The difference is Phil isn't a calling station. Antonio can't ever lay down a medium hand to a big bet or check raise. Better to make a bad fold than a bad call

phil its actually GOAT, for a cry baby or whatever you want to call him. I think hes the best to ever play the game. Stays consistent throughout each year. Poker adapts every day, the fact these guys stay on top is crazy. Congrats to phil for scooping today. completely out classing and out playing Antonio. Great poker demostrated

i dont know what Phil Hellmuth has to do more in order to gain the respect from the world...he is not flashy or GTO guy but in live poker, he is so solid and hard to beat.

"It can get weird out there sometimes" statement of the year.

It's honestly crazy how contrast Phil is when it comes to a tourney versus a cash game! #PokerBrat

Antonio is AWESOME --but even when he won the biggest tournament of his life, he was --and still is a "calling station"! lol

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen

Phil earned this win. Dominated compared to previous match. And yet I was rooting for Antonio both times

"when your done talking I can make a comment" lmao

This is actual content. get all the legends back together

54 minutes in you get a clinic on the worst hand-shuffle ever recorded.

Been patiently waiting for round 2

How do their glasses not fog up? I take one breath with a mask on and cant see shit immediately.

This guy isn’t an amateur. He plays a lot of very high stakes home games. You can tell he picks off sharks in home games with his play. He just doesn’t play out and live.

49:40 dealer literally did not shuffle

I've been waiting on this day for 56 days!

When Phil Helmuth is playing I always stand for him. His real fan I am. He is always so emotional and natural. And he often feels the game

Phil: I'm moving in Also Phil: Check in the dark before Ace comes out 1:14:23

damn phil got douglas shook that shuffle after he started complaining was looking rough

please take the stupid masks off

Say what you want... But there's a reason Phil has more bracelets than anyone ever.

Ali my man I love how you going into the detail review for father’s office that it’s a great place but you can’t customize lol

nick "i havent seen a pot im not lookin to stir in a long time buddy" shulman

15:40 Phil stating he woulda moved in if the Ace didn't come, as he knew Antonio had a straight draw. He just forgot he checked blind before the river lol

"pro fish" hahaha. Antonio outplayed once again

1:05:20 white magic

My favorite moment: Antonio: What do you get out of eating those sour patch kids? I mean i get the burger, but you're only getting 5 seconds of enjoyment in your mouth. Phil: Well I get 25 seconds of enjoyment in my mouth..

HE CHECKED IN THE DARK, this guy is just unbelievable, lying to comfort your own ego

15 Bracelets - Phil is just the best.

Good work Hellmuth, Antonio was Almost crying 😁

Phil folds. Antonio-"how does he know?" this was one of the most entertaining heads up matches ever. Two great players and fantastic commentary, the banter between the players was great!

The commentary is the best

Hellmuth at 1:15:45 “I was moving in if the ace didn’t come.” He literally checked dark on the river...

The difference in play we're seeing here is from Phil still playing all the time against a lot of people and Antonio not being so polished. Antonio isn't following his instinct (he says he's beat everytime and still calls), and Phil is (making correct lay downs even with top pair/two pair/etc).

Quite an entertaining and enjoyable match. Well done both gentlemen.

Antionio has become an asshole. he was once fun but no more.

phil cries at the end of this hand because the dealer "didn't release the deck before cutting" but if you look at 46:15 the dealer indeed let go of the deck after cutting.

Both brilliant and entertaining

🐐HELLMUTH

Of course, there is still a chance for a comeback, but if I was Antonio, I would STFU if I am in the presence of Phil, The Great, Hellmuth.

Antonio played so bad calling off his chips twice...the 7,2 is an easy laydown...Does he think Phil is going all-in 1 pair? a draw of some kind?

Lol, at 1:14:24 Phil checks the river in the dark. After the hand he claims he would have shipped any non-Ace river. Wtf?

R.I.P MIKE SEXTON🙏🏼

2:46:16 Antonio's watch just an ornament or what?

Throughout the years Antonio has called out Hellmuth one on one. And what happens? O-2 🐐Hellmuth

Wow i watched this whole thing. Awesome

Antonio has got no one to blame but himself there, luck had nothing to do with it, just poor play with those 8s especially

Phil if you knew he was bluffing you re raise you don’t call. 🤦‍♂️

Phil is the greatest NL holdem player ever. 🐐

The Cheeseburger feed bag is pretty gross

Commentators shut up I need to hear Antonio humming and Phil berating himself.

Commentary is great.

Antonio was outplayed and out classed big time!!

Wow. Great game! Nice Rivalry between these two. Both player's believe they got eachother's number ;) ;) ;). Can't wait for Round 3