Kelly Anundson
Kelly Anundson (born August 29, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Anundson has previously competed for Bellator. He was also a contestant on . His most high-profile win in his career was over future UFC Light Heavyweight title contender Volkan Oezdemir. Background. Born and raised in a trucking family in Elma, Washington, Anundson began wrestling at the age of five. Talented, Anundson would go on to be a state champion in high school before continuing his career at Lassen College in California, and then transferred  to Newberry College in South Carolina, where he was a three-time All-American. Anundson later began competing in mixed martial arts and grappling tournaments before he began training with American Top Team. Mixed martial arts career. Early career. Anundson made his MMA debut in 2010. He won his first three bouts in the Palmetto Boxing Promotions organization before losing to UFC veteran Francis Carmont and Steven Cnudde, both via armbar submission. Anundson returned to the Palmetto Boxing Promotions, defeating Wade Hamilton via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Anundson would win his next two bouts, both by  stoppage in the first round. Section::::"The Ultimate Fighter". Anundson appeared as one of the contestants on , he faced future winner of the show Corey Anderson in the fight to get into the TUF house. He lost via unanimous decision, thus ending his run on the show. Bellator MMA. Anundson made his Bellator debut on April 4, 2014, against Volkan Oezdemir at Bellator 115. He defeated Oezdemir via neck crank submission in the second round. Anundson entered in the . He defeated Rodney Wallace in the quarterfinals at Bellator 121 on June 6, 2014 via three-round unanimous decision to move on  to the semifinals. Anundson faced Philipe Lins in the semifinals at Bellator 122 on July 25, 2014. In the first round, Lins injured his left knee while attempting a punch, causing the referee to stop the bout in favour of Anundson. Anundson faced Liam McGeary in the finals on September 12, 2014 at Bellator 124. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.