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10-14-2014 , 07:03 PM

FuzzingIrish

journeyman

Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 378

So I was wondering, what do you think about flat calling with AK against a LAG player, let's say 3bet percentage is around 6. Because I end up in a tough spot after calling, any feedback is welcomed.

This is an example:

Poker Stars, $0.05/$0.10 No Limit Hold'em Cash, 9 Players
Poker Tools Powered By Holdem Manager - The Ultimate Poker Software Suite. View Hand #31631651

BTN: $6.11 (61.1 bb)
SB: $12.73 (127.3 bb)
BB: $4.10 (41 bb)
Hero (UTG+1): $15.25 (152.5 bb)
UTG+2: $22.34 (223.4 bb)
MP1: $13.42 (134.2 bb)
MP2: $11.74 (117.4 bb)
MP3: $11.34 (113.4 bb)
CO: $3.98 (39.8 bb)

Preflop: Hero is UTG+1 with K A
Hero raises to $0.30, UTG+2 folds, MP1 raises to $1.05, 6 folds, Hero calls $0.75

Flop: ($2.25) 2 5 6 (2 players)
Hero checks, MP1 bets $1.07, Hero folds

Spoiler:

Results: $2.25 pot ($0.10 rake)
Final Board: 2 5 6
Hero mucked K A and lost (-$1.05 net)
MP1 mucked and won $2.15 ($1.10 net)

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10-14-2014 , 08:12 PM

KraventheHunter

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 941

More stats would be needed on villain than 3bet stat to evaluate the decision, but in general there's nothing wrong with folding AKo when UTG to an MP 3bet. A 6% 3bet isn't monstrous, and so long as villain is positionally aware (competent) and you're not a maniac yourself, his 3bet range is likely on the stronger side. Even if we widen his range to include some Ax and middle PPs, you still need to hit your hand to play it effectively in most cases. It's just the downfall of being OOP in this circumstance IMO. With this all said, when IP, I think you can certainly and comfortably flat or even sometimes raise (obviously villain specific).

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10-19-2014 , 03:15 AM

TheWineGuy

journeyman

Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 243

i think a shuv is a a better line against somebody who you think may be 3 betting a little light.

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10-19-2014 , 06:57 AM

Randinho

grinder

Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 420

I would rather 4b this than call this oop, but nothing wrong with folding here either

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