Nicholas Palma raised preflop and Jesse Mercado made the call from the big blind. The flop fell [As][3d][5c] and Jesse check called Nicholas's continuation bet. The [Js] turn saw another check-call, and the river came the [9d]. Jesse checked one more time and Nicholas moved all in. Jesse immediately snap called and revealed [Ah][Ad] for top set. Nicholas sighed and showed [5h][5d] for set under set.
The stacks were counted down and it was determined that Jesse had Nicholas slightly outchipped. He will win $21,276 along with the World Series of Poker Circuit Ring. Congratulations, Jesse!