A Conversation with the Devilfish and Poker Brat

There's just one table remaining in the "C" Room, but it could very well be the most entertaining left in the tournament thanks to Phil Hellmuth and David "Devilfish" Ulliott. The two have met countless times over the years and could be called friends, albeit it competitive and egotistical ones.

When we made our pass, the dynamic duo were in engaged in a conversation about a past Omaha hi/lo hand the two had played. From what we could piece together, Hellmuth got his chips in on a flop with a hand like and received a call from Devilfish, who held for an up-and-down straight draw with the nut flush draw. Long story short, Ulliott ended up winning the hand and Hellmuth has never forgotten.

The two argued about the specifics with each accusing the other of not having a good memory. Hellmuth indicated that he was willing to make a wager, but such talk soon fizzled out. The two then began to talk about how they have nothing but good things to say about one another.

About this time Hellmuth had the big blind and action folded to Ulliott, who raised to 10,000. One by one the remaining players folded, including Hellmuth, and the Devilfish quipped, "I put the extra big raise in there, Phil, just so you'd think I had shit." Ulliott then flashed the .