NEWBERRY, S.C. - Former Newberry wrestling standout Kelly Anundson will join the 2011 Grappling World Team and compete at the FILA Grappling World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, September 29 through October 1.

Anundson, who will be competing in the men's Absolute division, earned his spot on the team by winning the Absolute division of No-Gi Grappling at the 2011 U.S. Grappling World Team Trials in Las Vegas.

Anundson is one of two Americans who will compete in both No-Gi and Gi-Grappling. He was the 2010 No-Gi Grappling Absolute division world champion.

Anundson has helped Newberry head coach Jason Valek build the program from scratch in to the powerhouse it is 2011.

"Kelly has done nothing but represent the college and the wrestling team at the highest levels," Valek said. "He is a tremendous steward of our college and its mission."

The 2008 graduate was a Junior College All-American out of California's Lassen Community College. He became a two-time national qualifier and All-American at Newberry.

Lists of the entire team and tournament schedule are below.

Men No-Gi
60 KG / 132 lbs - Matt Betzold, Phoenix, Ariz. (The Den)
65 KG / 143 lbs. - Jason Soares, Key Largo, Fla. (Freestyle Fighting Academy)
70 KG / 154 lbs - Tom LeCuyer, Plano, Ill. (Torres Martial Arts)
75 KG / 165 lbs. - Eddy Ellis, Olympia, Wash. (United Fight Team)
80 KG / 176 lbs. - Shane Cross, Denver, Colo. (Grappler`s Edge)
90 KG / 198 lbs - Michael Kelly, Hebron, Ill. (Old School Wrestling)
110 KG / 242 lbs. - Brandon Ruiz, West Jordan, Utah (Grappler`s Edge)
Absolute - Kelly Anundson, Coral Springs, Fla. (American Top Team)
Absolute - Shane Cross, Denver, Colo. (Grappler`s Edge)
Absolute - Brandon Ruiz, West Jordan, Utah (Grappler`s Edge)

Women's No-Gi
50 KG / 110 lbs. - Lisa Ellis, Olympia, Wash. (United Fight Team)
60 kg/132 lbs. - Tara LaRosa, Philadelphia, Pa. (Philadelphia Fight Factory)

Men's Gi
65 KG / 143 lbs. - Jose Corones, Tempe, Ariz. (American Pankration)
70 KG / 154 lbs. - Tom LeCuyer, Plano, Ill., (Torres Martial Arts)
75 KG / 165 lbs. - Eddy Ellis, Olympia, Wash. (United Fight Team)
90 KG / 198 lbs. - Travis Conley, Lee's Summit, Mo. (KCBJJ)
110 KG / 242 lbs - Kelly Anundson, Coral Springs, Fla. (American Top Team)
Absolute - Kelly Anundson, Coral Springs, Fla. (American Top Team)
Absolute - Travis Conley, Lee's Summit, Mo. (KCBJJ)

Women's Gi
50 KG / 110 lbs. - Lisa Ellis, Olympia, Wash. (United Fight Team)
60 kg/132 lbs. - Tara LaRosa, Philadelphia, Pa. (Philadelphia Fight Factory)

Coach - Sheldon Marr, Denver, Colo.
Coach - Jeff Funicello, Mesa, Ariz.

GRAPPLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE
At Belgrade, Serbia, Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Thursday, Sept. 29
No-Gi Grappling (60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, 110 kg Men)
No-Gi Grappling (50, 55, 60, 65, 75 Women)

Friday, Sept. 30
No-Gi Grappling (Absolute for men and women)
Gi Grappling (60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 90, 110 kg Men)
Gi Grappling (50, 55, 60, 65, 75 Women)

Saturday, October 1
Gi Grappling (Absolute for men and women)