WSOP 2026: Koji Fujimoto Blocks Schulman's Quest for Ninth Gold Bracelet Event 67
In WSOP 2026 Event 67, Japanese player Koji Fujimoto defeated veteran player Schulman, who has 8 gold bracelets, preventing him from winning his ninth. This victory brought Fujimoto fame and temporarily halted Schulman's record pursuit.
According to poker media reports, in the recently concluded WSOP 2026 Event #67, Japanese player Koji Fujimoto defeated American legend and eight-time gold bracelet winner Brian Schulman to claim the championship trophy, also preventing Schulman from pursuing his ninth gold bracelet.
Schulman previously held eight WSOP gold bracelets and is widely recognized as one of poker's legendary players. This Event #67 attracted many top players, and Schulman battled through the field with his sights set on winning a ninth bracelet to tie or break historical records. However, at the final table, Fujimoto performed exceptionally well and ultimately defeated Schulman in heads-up play to take the victory.
Fujimoto is a rising star in the Japanese poker scene in recent years. This championship not only adds a significant milestone to his personal career but also further highlights the rise of Asian poker power. Specific details regarding the tournament structure, buy-in, and prize money have not yet been officially released, but the WSOP is expected to publish a full tournament report later.
For Schulman, this loss is undoubtedly disappointing, but he still has many opportunities to pursue his ninth gold bracelet in subsequent events. The poker community generally believes that Schulman remains in excellent competitive form and still has a chance to make history in the future.
WSOP 2026 is still in full swing, and more exciting action is worth looking forward to.