My TOP 5 Hands vs. Negreanu: A Breakdown

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2020
  • Today let's take a look at the biggest hands I've played so far against DNegs in the $200/$400 heads up challenge. I'll even reveal some of the hands that didn't make it to showdown.
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  • @moneymikz
    @moneymikz 3 года назад +587

    Sometimes I’ll fold, sometimes I’ll call, sometimes I’ll raise...trying not to give too much info away lol. Good to have you back on YT

    • @peenpapi7295
      @peenpapi7295 3 года назад +11

      its called balancing kid

    • @moneymikz
      @moneymikz 3 года назад +83

      @@peenpapi7295 You don’t get the joke...must be new to Dougs channel

    • @aiMoney
      @aiMoney 3 года назад +6

      Lmao that's classic doug polk poket

    • @darrencarroll1107
      @darrencarroll1107 3 года назад

      Its called guess work

    • @shojimujoshojimujo3315
      @shojimujoshojimujo3315 3 года назад +7

      @@peenpapi7295 It's called a joke Boomer

  • @user-lj5ck2vw3p
    @user-lj5ck2vw3p 3 года назад +442

    “This is my final poker video.”

    • @DougPolkPoker
      @DougPolkPoker  3 года назад +347

      Life comes at ya fast

    • @Supergecko8
      @Supergecko8 3 года назад +71

      @@DougPolkPoker glad you back tho

    • @seppopihlajamaki7350
      @seppopihlajamaki7350 3 года назад +26

      glad he is back

    • @user-lj5ck2vw3p
      @user-lj5ck2vw3p 3 года назад +45

      @@DougPolkPoker in all seriousness, I’m glad that it seems like you may be passionate about the game again.

    • @ChrisHyde537
      @ChrisHyde537 3 года назад +15

      @@DougPolkPoker It’s just good to have you back for however long that may be.

  • @user-xr4bq3eo7s
    @user-xr4bq3eo7s 3 года назад +144

    ''I didn't really wanna be told that my 64 was bad'' LOL.

    • @andymoiser4611
      @andymoiser4611 3 года назад +6

      yeah it must be low frequency if at all, Nick S. was confused on the stream when he saw the exact combo. That said even elite players like Doug are human, and in case of emergency river a bdfd...

    • @user-xr4bq3eo7s
      @user-xr4bq3eo7s 3 года назад +3

      @@andymoiser4611 Sure! If you want to know how to river backdoor flushes, head over to Upswingpoker.com!

    • @justinallmaras2341
      @justinallmaras2341 3 года назад +1

      he's the donk that gets lucky lol

    • @munkybizniss6348
      @munkybizniss6348 3 года назад +1

      A donk that's up 1 million dollars over 9000 hands against a very strong player.

    • @viqarakram9440
      @viqarakram9440 3 года назад

      PS ITS 46OFF...BEST HAND IN POKER

  • @makeitrainepoker6355
    @makeitrainepoker6355 3 года назад +207

    "This is a skillfully maneuvered, masterclass of a river."
    - Dolk Poug, 2020

    • @getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917
      @getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917 3 года назад +11

      I gotta say, that transition to his Upswing ad was probably the most skillfully maneuvered promotion I have ever seen haha

    • @vsanden
      @vsanden 3 года назад

      @@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917 yes it was not serious but it was funny

    • @elyastoohey6621
      @elyastoohey6621 2 года назад +1

      That showdown was brutal.
      AK with the ace of spades.
      I actually felt bad for dnegs there.

    • @jimmydane34
      @jimmydane34 2 года назад

      @@elyastoohey6621 yea....i mean....6/4 suited..........if a 6 didnt show on the flop. Most likely. Dnegs bets n doug folds since he has 6 high instead of middle/lower pair with K on flop
      .
      But boy.........losing to a fucking 6-4. Where the river gives u backdoor flush draw..
      This hand is the ONLY HAND i wanna see dan break down.....i wanna know his thoughts and reactions

  • @tccandler
    @tccandler 3 года назад +472

    I took the upswing poker courses and have become so much better at rivering flushes. Unfortunately, I only seem to do so on double paired boards... so it has become a tad expensive.

    • @garymckeon5410
      @garymckeon5410 3 года назад +4

      lol

    • @Arcadeic
      @Arcadeic 3 года назад +4

      Accurate

    • @Leinsterken
      @Leinsterken 3 года назад +3

      Yeah

    • @stevenwilson5800
      @stevenwilson5800 3 года назад +25

      Take the advanced course. They train how to river the nut flush boat.

    • @TrenosUK
      @TrenosUK 3 года назад +5

      I’m quite proficient at getting 3 pairs but I’m having trouble withdrawing my takings.

  • @JoeB2490
    @JoeB2490 3 года назад +272

    Doug you forgot the most important thing:
    You need to understand that everything you do at the poker table, conveys information. You can't be all loosy goosy, eating a sandwich, or checking your phone.

    • @dunglifemovement
      @dunglifemovement 3 года назад +11

      You've got King Nine. You're a sick Human.

    • @climcool200
      @climcool200 3 года назад

      @Junior Mudd ahahah

    • @JoeB2490
      @JoeB2490 3 года назад +1

      @Junior Mudd Well, for that to work out you need CTO.. and obv be a GOD

    • @robinsmith1091
      @robinsmith1091 3 года назад +2

      “Like all Whoa buddy! I LOVE IT”

    • @SeedWonderfall
      @SeedWonderfall 3 года назад

      🤣👍

  • @iALwayz4864
    @iALwayz4864 3 года назад +71

    "Sometimes they pull an Alec Torelli and just call you down anyways" LMFAO

    • @moneymikz
      @moneymikz 3 года назад +1

      Only if they’re left handed

  • @chessbrilliance8783
    @chessbrilliance8783 3 года назад +58

    Backdooring flushes is a strategie that I wish to implement in my futur games because it looks very powerful!

  • @MaZz347
    @MaZz347 3 года назад +22

    If I had $1 for every time Doug says “so the question kind of becomes” I’d have a bankroll

  • @JRM89
    @JRM89 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing this video Doug, always great to hear the thought process behind some of your decisions in heads up hands.

  • @The_Marko2
    @The_Marko2 3 года назад +20

    Your hand analysis of full-ring hands were always terrific, but this breakdown of your heads-up strategy is next level. It's incredible how much you've mastered this game. GL in the remainder of the challenge, hope this RUclips channel continues to be active!

  • @MrSimonvk
    @MrSimonvk 3 года назад +8

    I highly recommend waiting for the challenge to end before making such videos and sharing a session with us. But this one is much appreciated!

  • @laor55
    @laor55 3 года назад +6

    Honestly beautiful analysis.
    To me, your thought process made sense on every hand and I learned a lot.
    Seems like your game has advances, fun and knowledgeable to watch
    gracias

  • @vincentobrien8001
    @vincentobrien8001 3 года назад

    Thanks so much for doing this! Great to hear from you, good luck going forward Doug.

  • @AltmanLLC
    @AltmanLLC 3 года назад

    So happy to have you and this content back! Thank you

  • @Eric-tj3tg
    @Eric-tj3tg 3 года назад

    Did enjoy Doug, thank you for taking the time to share this. Heads-up is so much more complicated than I ever imagined. Good to watch you ride, and best of luck.

  • @SchneiderOSRS
    @SchneiderOSRS 3 года назад +290

    You should name these analysis videos, maybe something like “polker hands”

    • @Sequeenz
      @Sequeenz 3 года назад +18

      This meme will always be fucking hilarious

    • @ramprat5812
      @ramprat5812 3 года назад +4

      DonJuan LeBron I would stay out of Doug’s comments then, I still get a kick out of it

    • @Sequeenz
      @Sequeenz 3 года назад +4

      @DonJuan LeBron Jesus, relax dude. Fuck off of the comment section if you are this fragile

    • @SchneiderOSRS
      @SchneiderOSRS 3 года назад +2

      @DonJuan LeBron I'm funny

    • @jrlg3583
      @jrlg3583 3 года назад +1

      But isn’t that it’s funny? It’s just a throwback to when people first started saying that. Of course it’s not original.

  • @jaredmoss5064
    @jaredmoss5064 3 года назад +153

    Doug, you can't fight it any longer. The poker gods have chosen you.

  • @collinmills1026
    @collinmills1026 3 года назад +1

    Good to see you back brother. The way you approach your craft is inspiring. If you get beat you get beat but it won’t be because you didn’t work hard enough 👌 Much respect and huge fan!

  • @MilesDavisPoker
    @MilesDavisPoker 3 года назад +40

    This video had it all. Even an Alec Torelli needle.

  • @rs18000
    @rs18000 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for taking the time to do this, I enjoyed it

  • @HunterWillis
    @HunterWillis 3 года назад +1

    I liked this breakdown - it gave me a lot of good things to think about next time I'm playing.

  • @Harbz
    @Harbz 3 года назад +12

    I hadn't made a flush in my life, but then I used the 25% Upswing discount and have made 100% of my draws since!

  • @cesarg2768
    @cesarg2768 3 года назад +13

    Hearing doug talk about poker makes me realize how little i know even after playing for a couple of years

    • @omaewamoushindeiru4329
      @omaewamoushindeiru4329 3 года назад +1

      2 years lol, you're still a baby in the poker world 😉

    • @scottclarke1350
      @scottclarke1350 3 года назад +2

      I’ve been playing for less than 2 months so most of it is complete gibberish to me

  • @chris54231
    @chris54231 3 года назад

    Big fan of both you and Daniel. This is a very enjoyable match to watch. Love the content!

  • @cameronbudd1474
    @cameronbudd1474 3 года назад +22

    Six words... Say those six words and I’m yours.
    “What’s up guys! Doug Polk here!”

    • @XoldnewsX
      @XoldnewsX 3 года назад +1

      Whats up guys! Dog pool care

    • @allancouceiro9905
      @allancouceiro9905 3 года назад

      ....with another episide of Poker Hands, and tonight we're gonna have a look at a hand that happened on Live at the Bike, between....

  • @lujoconnor
    @lujoconnor 3 года назад

    Thanks for recording this, good stuff

  • @priely5149
    @priely5149 3 года назад

    Good to have you back, you both an amazing players.

  • @Rockyall
    @Rockyall 3 года назад

    nice to see you looking like you're genuinely enjoying talking about hands. WELCOME BACK TO POKER!!!!!!

  • @morethanaflame3224
    @morethanaflame3224 3 года назад +12

    The Art of War at it's finest. Much love bro.... You're doing exactly what we expected. 😎✌

    • @morethanaflame3224
      @morethanaflame3224 3 года назад

      @Hell Bro I'm talking about this video...Don't you know this is a psychological tactic? I'm pretty sure he's used neuro linguistic programming too. Doug is a smart dude.

  • @jakubtibitancl7005
    @jakubtibitancl7005 3 года назад

    happy to see you back. I learned so much from your poker hand reviews

  • @alabama987654321
    @alabama987654321 3 года назад

    I’ve been a fan for a long time brother. This is your best video you have ever made man. Good luck and stay safe

  • @jamesdavis3116
    @jamesdavis3116 3 года назад

    So happy to see your enjoying poker again you can tell by how deep you were getting with these hands “the Emperor is back you didn’t choose this game this game chose you” keep up the good work man thank you

  • @kylebroussard5952
    @kylebroussard5952 3 года назад

    Doug you seem so happy about making this content. I'm happy for you man, keep rocking on. And as always, you're playing like a bauss.

  • @andyb9990
    @andyb9990 3 года назад +1

    Good to see you back in the content streets!

  • @scottywayne
    @scottywayne 3 года назад

    LOL @"if you want to learn how river flushes..." 🤣 Thanks, nice vid, so great to see you back. Good luck in your next challenge session

  • @Micloren
    @Micloren 3 года назад

    It’s cool to see how much you enjoy breaking down your opponents strategy & figuring out ways to counter it.

  • @bpeterson1995
    @bpeterson1995 3 года назад

    Great to see you doing what you love Doug.

  • @craigmartin8102
    @craigmartin8102 3 года назад

    Most entertaining poker sessions I've ever witnessed. Outstanding performance Doug!

  • @matthewbryan6774
    @matthewbryan6774 3 года назад

    Def missed watching ya play.. glad you’re back

  • @rdeeeezy
    @rdeeeezy 3 года назад

    Glad you are back Doug - good luck.

  • @luckyskin09
    @luckyskin09 3 года назад

    cant run from what you do best and what you love, its in your blood, feels good to see you post poker videos again

  • @bankrollbilly
    @bankrollbilly 3 года назад

    Ty Doug you rock happy holidays and gl in future matches.

  • @gabrielevangelista8364
    @gabrielevangelista8364 3 года назад

    Nice video Doug, welcome back!

  • @ShredHeadJHJ
    @ShredHeadJHJ 3 года назад +2

    "You really want to learn this masterful strategy of back dooring flush's in huge pots" LMMFAO!!! Great one Doug!!!

  • @djStens
    @djStens 3 года назад +2

    I know it might not mean a lot to you Doug but hearing YOU breakdown hands makes me so happy

  • @TylerWx
    @TylerWx 3 года назад

    It's good to see you finding some joy in poker again Doug 👍

  • @mydogsbestfren7490
    @mydogsbestfren7490 3 года назад

    Doug, as an adopted Romanian from San Jose who grew up watching Negreanu and then moved to the 775 to play online, I can't tell you how cool it is to see you killing it HU on WSOP.. Been struggling to build a roll and this really helps keep me focused. Cheers

  • @Puntersnatch
    @Puntersnatch 3 года назад +1

    Bold strategy. Everything you say in a blog conveys information.

  • @YolondaHayes
    @YolondaHayes 3 года назад

    Feels good to hear you talk about poker again

  • @randomstuff2985
    @randomstuff2985 3 года назад

    I appreciate u taking the time to make this video even though it may give some info away

  • @brickriver9627
    @brickriver9627 3 года назад

    Loved your bet sizing on the turn in the 4/6 of spades hand. Perfect

  • @Allanmann85
    @Allanmann85 3 года назад

    Man I miss these hand breakdowns! Glad to have you back Doug, even if it’s only a temporary cash grab, lol

  • @matthewwood7245
    @matthewwood7245 3 года назад

    We think you are playing Great man! Haven't missed a game yet! Good luck from Texas bro! Stay safe Legend!

  • @chowmanga
    @chowmanga 3 года назад

    Thanks for doing this video, Doug.

  • @Locke19901
    @Locke19901 3 года назад +1

    Doug, this was great!!

  • @robertod893
    @robertod893 3 года назад

    Great content as always. Thank you.

  • @jimd.7939
    @jimd.7939 3 года назад +7

    "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in." Welcome back supreme leader! 🤑

  • @songuyen1726
    @songuyen1726 3 года назад

    So glad that you back to making poker content. Could we have a clip on Llinusllove plays disect. Some of his headsup action are really hard to comprehend as an amateur

  • @leafsfan1539
    @leafsfan1539 3 года назад +1

    Thanks For the analysis you really are great

  • @SeedWonderfall
    @SeedWonderfall 3 года назад

    Hello Doug. I know you've been away from the game for awhile; and you certainly looked & sounded burnt out prior to taking a break a couple years ago. However, now sound and look refreshed, and it's great to have you back ! It's like you got 5 years younger ! I like the other content you bring to RUclips & your creativity, but perhaps you could consider doing both poker (& the other stuff) moving forward. Happy Holidays Doug !

  • @ITSjustWOOL
    @ITSjustWOOL 3 года назад

    That was awesome. Cheers Doug

  • @pagnedaman3777
    @pagnedaman3777 3 года назад +1

    Masterclass on backdooring the flush on the river 🤣 i am dead bro that's hilarious

  • @bens.664
    @bens.664 3 года назад +17

    Analyzing Daniel's range: "he could have (list every possible combination of cards) here some times."

  • @hancocksucks3300
    @hancocksucks3300 3 года назад +1

    congrats doug,keep up the good work.
    those are defenetley most rellevant hands by now,but you are missing 1 important when u called river with ak high,i dont recall what he had but remember you were beat

  • @j.sarnak1391
    @j.sarnak1391 3 года назад +1

    Doug, you are a poker player. I know you are fighting against it. This is great to see you back in the streets. Thanks for the break-down.

  • @David12005
    @David12005 3 года назад

    Glad you are winning and back to RUclips posting

  • @mattbarnes128
    @mattbarnes128 3 года назад

    Dam glad to see you back posting hands, but it was always just a matter of time wasn't it!?

  • @tomkurutz8866
    @tomkurutz8866 3 года назад

    Good stuff, please do this again!

  • @ktheman1
    @ktheman1 3 года назад +20

    10/10 recommend upswing guys, been rivering flushes all damn day what a steal honestly

  • @JesseStingl
    @JesseStingl 3 года назад

    Hearing some perspective from both sides of this showdown it's become clear that Doug has a great fusion of GTO and exploitative strategy especially when constructing heads up ranges and bet sizes. It's clear why he's winning, it's a product of hard work and deep analysis.

  • @BluezFan91
    @BluezFan91 3 года назад +31

    Appreciate the breakdown. You look happier Doug. You looked kinda down and angry in the last couple interviews with Joey. Hope your doing well. I enjoy your content.

  • @airnoyphetrasy1669
    @airnoyphetrasy1669 3 года назад

    great analysis man

  • @domdadda187
    @domdadda187 3 года назад +2

    I’ve been debating for the past 3 months but finally pulled the trigger & got Petrangelo’s Upswing course!!
    (Winning Poker Tournaments)
    Super excited, can’t wait, I’m about to get into it right now!!

    • @austin5645
      @austin5645 2 года назад

      Worth?

    • @domdadda187
      @domdadda187 2 года назад

      @@austin5645 Yeah it’s a goodbye pretty solver heavy though. I would say if you’re not that familiar with them. Then maybe go get you PIO or l GTO+ post flop. Having a fundamental understanding on how to use Solvers. Will make digesting the course a lot easier. If you haven’t yet I would recommend checking out the lab first. That’s where I started that’s & the lab helped lead me to becoming a consistent winning player. Either way good luck brother.

  • @AuthorNathanJohnson
    @AuthorNathanJohnson 3 года назад

    Playing some stellar poker Uncle Doug

  • @Bigfootbert85
    @Bigfootbert85 3 года назад

    Ridiculously good to have you back in the streets like this. Be unreal if you start battling the top regs again after this

  • @PurplePlanetYT
    @PurplePlanetYT 3 года назад

    Massive GG respect bro ❤️

  • @GeoffersHD
    @GeoffersHD 3 года назад +12

    Good job Vanessa, even with the cameras they dont realise you're playing for Doug, fingers crossed you can see this win out.

  • @WholeHerbs
    @WholeHerbs 3 года назад +3

    Polk, you doing good man. You’re someone I can emulate. Btw do you want some Warcraft 3 lessons? Mike

  • @RobinHagg
    @RobinHagg 3 года назад

    This is the best entertainment for this year

  • @freestrike2000
    @freestrike2000 3 года назад +2

    19:20 lol Stuff like that is why I'm rooting for you.

  • @dustinburns4550
    @dustinburns4550 3 года назад

    Dougy!!!!!!!! We missed you!!!! Great job last session against Dnegs.....600k up bby

  • @mikechurchill1071
    @mikechurchill1071 3 года назад

    I hope their is a whole chapter talking about how to River the flush when your complete dead in the water and can’t win!!! Your the 🐐

  • @tgamer1080
    @tgamer1080 3 года назад

    I love you both DougP and Dnegs. Fwking legends 🤑

  • @ramonkonrad2217
    @ramonkonrad2217 3 года назад

    goat breakdance/breakdown

  • @hunterklemz781
    @hunterklemz781 3 года назад

    Great content!!

  • @Charlie_Ses
    @Charlie_Ses 3 года назад +2

    Strange really that this head ups match has captured the imagination so much, especially as you can't see hole cards. Good for poker though, it's a marvellous game.

  • @aspxDEFINED
    @aspxDEFINED 3 года назад +2

    "I probably should've looked at all these hands in the solver but didn't want to see if my 64 was bad" 🤣🤣🤣 truer words have never been spoken by a poker player

  • @philw5686
    @philw5686 3 года назад +3

    Hey Doug! I would love to know about the mindset shift that you apparently had in regard to the game of poker. Did you adress that somewhere already or will you in the near future?

  • @olivertaylor9125
    @olivertaylor9125 3 года назад

    'You too can learn that backdooring flushes is good' made me laugh out loud

  • @idrinkyourmilkshake2651
    @idrinkyourmilkshake2651 3 года назад

    Thanx 4 ur time legend

  • @BigGov74
    @BigGov74 3 года назад +4

    Welcome back Doug “I will never post another poker video” Polk

  • @jamescarabini9053
    @jamescarabini9053 3 года назад

    Thanks. This was helpful.

  • @johnfestino6889
    @johnfestino6889 3 года назад

    This was an awesome treat! All hail the supreme leader!

  • @daltonbrinker7551
    @daltonbrinker7551 3 года назад

    thanks doug im too lazy to study so im counting watching this video as my study session

  • @why-even-try-brotendo
    @why-even-try-brotendo 3 года назад

    RUclips missed your confusing breakdowns. Welcome back Doug! BTW did anyone ever tell you your last name is very close to "Polker" or "Poker?" Just a thought.

  • @EhsanTabari
    @EhsanTabari 3 года назад

    Dude! I don’t understand why you don’t like your superpower! You’re best when you play and discuss poker! Thanks

  • @chiroguy1984
    @chiroguy1984 3 года назад

    Thank you Doug. My dads name was Doug. He was a legend as well. God bless.

  • @jedimasterted4712
    @jedimasterted4712 2 года назад +1

    "I think it's not amazing" D.Polk 2022
    Pri tee much sums up my entire life

  • @tillmann108
    @tillmann108 3 года назад

    Rivering backdoor flushes is absolutely essential 😂😂😂