Is A Matusow Meltdown On The Cards?

June 13, 2007 by ozpoker
Filed under Online Poker Promos & Reviews

The Mouth Nears Final Table

The prospects of a famous “Matusow Meltdown” have wsop watcher’s hanging on every hand as WSOP Event 19 , the $2,500 No Limit Holdem event, draws to a conclusion.

At present 12 players remain with Mike Matusow sitting in 7th position with 410,000 chips with blinds at 8000/16000 and ante’s 2000. The final 12 comprises some big names inlcuding John Phan and Humberto Brenes, making Matusow’s position even more vulnerable given the average stack is 422,000.

Current Seating And Chips

Table 49

2. Mike Matusow – 410,000

3. Devin ‘TranquilChaos’ Porter – 110,000

5. Alex Bolotin – 560,000

7. Alex Outhred – 285,000

8. Marcus Obser – 190,000

9. Humberto Brenes – 215,000

Table 55

1. Matt Gilsdorf – 515,000

3. Francois Safieddine – 595,000

5. Shawn Hattem – 640,000

6. Lars Bonding – 515,000

8. Bertrand ‘ElkY’ Grospellier – 510,000

9. John Phan – 390,000

Chips counts and hand history courtesy of www.pokernews.com

The stage is truly set for Matusow to now stand and be counted or again provide the entertainment value of Shakesperean tragedy as was the case in his famous bust out in the 2004 WSOP which reduced “The Mouth” to tears.

Like a watching train wreck in slow-motion, you know you shouldn’t watch but it’s hard to draw yourself away.

2004 WSOP Main Event Bust Out

For those that want a taste of what can be expected from the “The Mouth” watch this footage of his famous bust.
[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=botVme_fj4E]