He smashed in a maximum 147 break in the final frame of his 3-0 win against Mark King at the World Open this afternoon.
But actually, this is only half the story.
Just a frame earlier, after failing to gain good position on the green off the yellow, he smashed the ball without a care in the world.
Then in the frame where he made his 10th career 147, he refused to play his next shot after having eight points on the board, until referee Jan Verhas told him what the prize money was for the maximum clearance.
After learning it was just £4,000 - the same as for the highest tournament break - he shook King's hand with the final black still on the table.
Jan told him to knock the black in for his fans, and so he did.
In his interview after the match, he criticised Barry Hearn for the lack of prize fund and said he wasn't actually that bothered, and got no buzz from the break.
Today's events have sparked fury in the snooker world with many fans claiming he has a lack for his fellow players and the game. I have a feeling this debate is going to kick off big style now.
More to follow...
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