Melbourne, August 15–17, 2025. At the prestigious Australian Jiu-Jitsu Championship (AJJC) the top national BJJ competition, 20-year-old brown belt Zak Angelevski swept the mats with two standout victories, earning double gold in both his weight division and the absolute no-gi category.
Fight-by-Fight Run to Gold
Opening Round vs Angus Tonkin
Zak wasted no time, securing a high-wrist guillotine choke in under a minute, showing his trademark aggression and precision right from the start. A dominant beginning that set the tone for his campaign.
Quarterfinals vs Sejota Heske
This match was a grind. Against a very tough opponent, Zak dug deep and showcased his tactical awareness, edging out Heske by 2 points in a nail-biting contest.
Semifinals vs Edward Smith
Fans of Australian grappling may recall Zak’s past meeting with Edward Smith on GrappleMania. This time, the stakes were higher, and once again, Zak came out on top, sealing victory by submission, reinforcing his dominance.
Finals vs Daniel Orehek
The gold medal match was another battle of inches. Orehek tested Zak’s endurance and composure, but Zak maintained control and secured the win by 2 points, officially clinching double gold at AJJC 2025.
What This Win Means for Zak & the Aussie BJJ Scene
National Recognition: Double gold at AJJC places Zak among Australia's elite BJJ athletes.
Ranking Boost: With this monumental win, Zak consolidates his #1 ranked spot in Australia at brown belt even further.
Momentum: Zak’s AJJC triumph builds huge momentum ahead of the Oceania Championships and IBJJF international events.
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