Erik Seidel has come back from the brink of disaster to defeat Chad Brown in this heads-up match! Taking down his eighth bracelet as well as the $538,835 first prize, Seidel enjoyed every moment of the victory despite his visible exhaustion.

On his way to victory, Seidel was down to less than $500,000 but managed to double-up a few quick times to take the chip lead for himself. From then on he never looked back, conceding a few small pots to his opponent before dealing the death blow on the final hand.

Chad Brown was on the button and raised to $250,000. Seidel made the call and drew two cards while Brown drew one. Seidel took a look at Brown's chip stack before pushing $250K into the middle. Brown quickly announces all-in and Seidel takes all of three seconds to make the call. Seidel showed 8 7 6 5 3 for an 8-7 low, Brown takes one last look at his cards before laying them down on the felt.

He was able to make a 9-7 low but it wasn't enough. Sent to the rail in second, Brown takes $324,777 for his efforts.

Erik Seidel and Chad Brown are currently locked in heads-up battle for the bracelet and the first place cash. The chip lead has been traded back and forth numerous times in the last level but Erik Seidel holds a slight edge at the moment.

Jack Good for Seidel

Erik Seidel raises from the button and gets a call from Brown. Chad takes three cards while Seidel draws two. After a check from Brown, Seidel bets out $200,000 and after a bit of thought Brown makes the call. Seidel shows J-6 low which is good for the pot.

Another One for Seidel

Brown raises an additional $120,000 on top of the blinds and gets a call from his opponent. Both players draw two cards and check it down. Seidel shows a nine-low which is good for the pot.

Brown takes some Back

Chad Brown managed to regain some ground in this hand after showing a T-9 which was good. Both players had committed $200K before the first draw with Seidel taking two and Brown drawing one. Seidel bet out $150,000 and Brown makes a quick call. Brown shows T-9, taking down the pot.

Seidel with the Re-Raise

Chad Brown raises to $200,000 from the button and Seidel re-raises to $640,000 total. After a bit of time in the tank Brown releases his hand and concedes the pot.