| Name |
Kenda Perez |
| Height |
5 ft 7 in |
| Naionality |
Mexican-American |
| Date of Birth |
18-May-1983 |
| Place of Birth |
Laguna Beach, California, U.S. |
| Famous for |
Modeling |
Kenda Perez is a Mexican American model and host. She is currently the host of Best of Pride Fighting Championships on Fuel TV. Perez also hosts a weekly online MMA show on The Bleacher Report website, and represents for the clothing brand Famous Stars and Straps.
Perez was attending Orange Coast College, with intentions of becoming a pre-school teacher. It was during this time when a friend suggested she enter Maxim magazine's Hometown Hotties competition. Perez first entered in 2006, and finished as a top 100 semi-finalist. The next year, Perez was voted as a top four finalists and later featured in the magazine/website. Perez continued to work with Maxim on promotional events, including an appearance on the TV game show 1 vs. 100. In 2009, the UFC produced a new show called "The Best of Pride Fighting Championships." The program showcases some of the best fights, and fighters from Pride, including Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, Quinton Jackson, and Wanderlei Silva. Perez auditioned, and was hired as the host after impressing producers with her natural ability in front of the camera and behind the microphone. The first episode aired on January 15, 2010 on Spike TV. Season two debuted January 3rd, 2012 on Fuel TV in the United States.
Currently hosts a weekly online MMA show for Bleacher Report, which debuted on August 4th, 2011. Kenda is a member of the Famous Stars and Straps "Family", supporting the brand through advertising, events, trade shows, etc.
