Andrei Nikonov Eliminated in 3rd Place ($103,700)

At one stage of this tournament it looked like Andrei Nikonov could have won this thing, but alas it was not to be.

Alexey Rybin opens to 125,000, on the button, Nikonov announces a raise and starts to count out his three bet when Rybin announces he is all-in; Nikonov calls and we have a showdown with Nikonov at risk of elimination.

Showdown

Rybin: [Ad] [Qs]
Nikonov: [Ac] [Jh]

Board: [Ts] [8d] [6c] [2s] [3d]

Nikonov is out in 3rd and Rybin takes on Daher for the title.