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I didn't mean to come across as an ass. I just think you are giving too much credit to the other players' hands. A player with UTG's stats will cap and lead on principle alone. I know I would. If I am three bet after raising UTG I always cap and usually lead. CO likely has a pair of some sort. We have done nothing to define what flavor of pair he has.

I have been working on doing everything I can to win big pots. Many good players will raise much more liberally in big pots to try to win them, even if they think they are likely behind. The pot is too big and you are too likely to be good to fold yet. I am willing to be convinced, but it isn't folding time yet.

You also have to look at what hand your opponents believe you have. You have done nothing to represent a hand as strong as what you have. It isn't surprising that they believe that they can make you drop out on the flop. You have gained some deception by not capping preflop. Based on your preflop action I would put you on a small pair hoping to hit a set or mid decent high suited cards like KQs or AT-AJ.