Kelly James Anundson

Kelly Anundson is the head coach and owner of Battle Born BJJ and MMA. He is a second-degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt under Ricardo Liborio and a two-time Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Champion. His background spans several combat sports: he was a two-time collegiate All-American in wrestling and a Golden Gloves boxing champion, later served as wrestling coach at American Top Team, competed in Bellator MMA with an 11-3 career record, and appeared as a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter. Anundson now develops his own students at Battle Born, including purple belt David Pearson, who trains under him and has built a 7-0 record in grappling super-fights.