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{{Infobox model
| name = Kenda Perez
| image = Kenda fanexposm.jpg|thumb
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| birth_name = Kenda Rae Perez
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|05|18}}<ref>[http://www.kendaperez.com/#/biography Kenda Perez / Biography] KendaPerez.com. Retrieved 2010-10-22</ref>
| birth_place = [[Laguna Beach]], [[California]]
| height = {{height|m=1.70}}
| haircolor = Brown
| eyecolor = Hazel
| occupation = Model, Host of The Best of Pride FC, The Ultimate Show
| website = http://www.kendaperez.com}}

'''Kenda Perez''' is a [[Mexican american|Mexican American]] [[model (person)|model]] and [[Television host|host]]. She is currently the host of Best of [[Pride Fighting Championships]] which is set to return for its second season in January 2012 on [[Fuel TV]]. Perez also hosts a weekly online MMA show on The Bleacher Report website.

==Personal==
Kenda Perez was born in Laguna Beach, and raised in old-town Orange. She currently resides in [[Newport Beach, California]]. Kenda graduated high school from Orangewood Academy,<ref>[http://www.ocregister.com/articles/perez-247666-pride-ufc.html O.C.'s Hometown Hottie is a hit in MMA] OCRegister.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23</ref> a very small private school in [[Garden Grove, California|Garden Grove]]. Her father, Ken Perez, holds a blackbelt in [[Shitō-ryū]]i.<ref>[http://mmadiehards.com/features/kenda-perez-daddys-girl-keeps-the-pride-going-in-mma/ Kenda Perez: Daddy’s girl keeps the PRIDE going in MMA] MMAdiehards.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23</ref> Her mother's name is Kaye.

Perez owns a [[Yorkshire Terrier]] named after her favorite TV show, [[Dexter (TV series)|Dexter]].<ref>[http://plixi.com/p/44363300 It's my baby Dexter's birthday today!!! : )] Plixi.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23</ref> One of her favorite musical artists is [[Gavin Rossdale]], of the rock band [[Bush (band)|Bush]].

==Career==
===Maxim Magazine===

Before getting into modelling, and becoming the host for The Best of Pride, Perez was attending Orange Coast College. She originally intended on becoming a pre-school teacher.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3COhtbEmWjw Kenda Perez talks Best of Pride, modeling and Women's MMA] YouTube.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23</ref> It was during this time that a friend of Kenda's suggested she enter [[Maxim (magazine)|Maxim magazine's]] Hometown Hotties competition. Perez first entered the competition in 2006, and finished as a top 100 semi-finalist.<ref>[http://www.maxim.com/hotties/hsearch.html?state=CA&year=2006&position=1 2006 Maxim Hometown Hotties semi-finalists] MAXIM.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23</ref> The next year, Perez was voted as a top four finalists.<ref>[http://www.maxim.com/hotties/hsearch.html?state=&year=2007&position=2 2007 Maxim Hometown Hotties finalists] MAXIM.com. Retrieved 2010-10-22</ref> She was later featured in Maxim magazine,<ref>[http://www.maxim.com/girls/todays-girl/44154/kenda-perez.html Maxim Girls - Kenda Perez] MAXIM.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23</ref> and continued to work with them on numerous promotional events; including an appearance on the TV game show [[1 vs. 100 (U.S. game show)|1 vs. 100]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWTPiQaBENY 1 vs 100 - Melanie] YouTube.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23</ref>

===Best of Pride Fighting Championships (TV Show)===

In 2009, Zuffa LLC (parent company of the [[Ufc|UFC]]) began producing 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.<ref>[http://www.ufc.com/news/Tonight_on_The_Best_of_PRIDE_Fighting_Championships Tonight on 'The Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships'] UFC.com. Retrieved 2010-10-22</ref> During a Q&A session at the UFC fan expo in Boston (August 2010), Dana White confirmed that [[Fedor Emelianenko]] will appear in future episodes.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xSUaDEl3iY Dana says Fedor will be on Best of Pride Season 2] YouTube.com. Retrieved 2011-01-21</ref>

Season two debuts January 3rd, 2012 on [[Fuel TV]] at 7pm (ET) in the United States.

===The Ultimate Show (Bleacher Report)===

Kenda currently hosts a weekly online MMA show for Bleacher Report. The first episode debuted on August 4th, 2011.

===Famous Stars and Straps===

Kenda is a member of the [[Famous_Stars_and_Straps|Famous Stars and Straps]] "Family"; appearing at events, trade shows, expos, etc... supporting the brand as well as appearing in related advertising.

==Other==
===Social Networks===
Perez is a popular personality on social networks [[Twitter]] and [[Facebook]]. She is very accessible to her fans, and shows great enthusiasm towards MMA. Perez even has a day dedicated to her, an online tradition started by the website mmamixer.com. Every Monday is "Kenda Perez Day", which she happily acknowledges on her Twitter and Facebook accounts.

===Magazine Appearances===
* [http://www.maxim.co.uk/ Maxim Magazine] (December 2007)
* UFC Magazine (August/September 2010)
* [[Muscle and Fitness|Muscle & Fitness]] (January 2011)
* 944 magazine (Orange County Edition June 2011)
* Fight! Magazine (August 2011)
* UFC Australia Magazine (October 2011)
* Maxim UK Online (December 2011)
* Fighters Only UK (Issue 84)
* Inside Fitness (Aug/Sept 2012) ** Arianny Celeste & Brittney Palmer also appear in this issue **
* Maxim Magazine (October 2012)

====Notables====
* CNNSI's Hot Clicks "Lovely Lady of the Day" for August 4, 2010<ref>[http://www.fighttime.net/2010/08/04/kenda-perez-lovely-lady-of-the-day-on-sport-illustrated-website-august-4/ Kenda Perez - Lovely Lady Of the Day] Fighttime.net. Retrieved 2011-01-23</ref>
* Bleacher Report's "MMA Hottie of the Week" on February 22, 2011<ref>[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/616956-kenda-perez-bleacher-reports-mma-hottie-of-the-week Kenda Perez: Bleacher Report's MMA Hottie of the Week] BleacherReport.com. Retrieved 2011-02-23</ref>
* Kenda appears in [[UFC Undisputed 3]] as a ring girl

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.kendaperez.com/ Kenda Perez: Official Site]

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Revision as of 01:15, 14 September 2012

Kenda Perez
Born
Kenda Rae Perez

(1983-05-18) May 18, 1983 (age 41)[1]
Laguna Beach, California
Occupation(s)Model, Host of The Best of Pride FC, The Ultimate Show
Modeling information
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorHazel
Websitehttp://www.kendaperez.com

Kenda Perez is a Mexican American model and host. She is currently the host of Best of Pride Fighting Championships which is set to return for its second season in January 2012 on Fuel TV. Perez also hosts a weekly online MMA show on The Bleacher Report website.

Personal

Kenda Perez was born in Laguna Beach, and raised in old-town Orange. She currently resides in Newport Beach, California. Kenda graduated high school from Orangewood Academy,[2] a very small private school in Garden Grove. Her father, Ken Perez, holds a blackbelt in Shitō-ryūi.[3] Her mother's name is Kaye.

Perez owns a Yorkshire Terrier named after her favorite TV show, Dexter.[4] One of her favorite musical artists is Gavin Rossdale, of the rock band Bush.

Career

Maxim Magazine

Before getting into modelling, and becoming the host for The Best of Pride, Perez was attending Orange Coast College. She originally intended on becoming a pre-school teacher.[5] It was during this time that a friend of Kenda's suggested she enter Maxim magazine's Hometown Hotties competition. Perez first entered the competition in 2006, and finished as a top 100 semi-finalist.[6] The next year, Perez was voted as a top four finalists.[7] She was later featured in Maxim magazine,[8] and continued to work with them on numerous promotional events; including an appearance on the TV game show 1 vs. 100.[9]

Best of Pride Fighting Championships (TV Show)

In 2009, Zuffa LLC (parent company of the UFC) began producing 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.[10] During a Q&A session at the UFC fan expo in Boston (August 2010), Dana White confirmed that Fedor Emelianenko will appear in future episodes.[11]

Season two debuts January 3rd, 2012 on Fuel TV at 7pm (ET) in the United States.

The Ultimate Show (Bleacher Report)

Kenda currently hosts a weekly online MMA show for Bleacher Report. The first episode debuted on August 4th, 2011.

Famous Stars and Straps

Kenda is a member of the Famous Stars and Straps "Family"; appearing at events, trade shows, expos, etc... supporting the brand as well as appearing in related advertising.

Other

Social Networks

Perez is a popular personality on social networks Twitter and Facebook. She is very accessible to her fans, and shows great enthusiasm towards MMA. Perez even has a day dedicated to her, an online tradition started by the website mmamixer.com. Every Monday is "Kenda Perez Day", which she happily acknowledges on her Twitter and Facebook accounts.

Magazine Appearances

  • Maxim Magazine (December 2007)
  • UFC Magazine (August/September 2010)
  • Muscle & Fitness (January 2011)
  • 944 magazine (Orange County Edition June 2011)
  • Fight! Magazine (August 2011)
  • UFC Australia Magazine (October 2011)
  • Maxim UK Online (December 2011)
  • Fighters Only UK (Issue 84)
  • Inside Fitness (Aug/Sept 2012) ** Arianny Celeste & Brittney Palmer also appear in this issue **
  • Maxim Magazine (October 2012)

Notables

  • CNNSI's Hot Clicks "Lovely Lady of the Day" for August 4, 2010[12]
  • Bleacher Report's "MMA Hottie of the Week" on February 22, 2011[13]
  • Kenda appears in UFC Undisputed 3 as a ring girl

References

  1. ^ Kenda Perez / Biography KendaPerez.com. Retrieved 2010-10-22
  2. ^ O.C.'s Hometown Hottie is a hit in MMA OCRegister.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23
  3. ^ Kenda Perez: Daddy’s girl keeps the PRIDE going in MMA MMAdiehards.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23
  4. ^ It's my baby Dexter's birthday today!!! : ) Plixi.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23
  5. ^ Kenda Perez talks Best of Pride, modeling and Women's MMA YouTube.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23
  6. ^ 2006 Maxim Hometown Hotties semi-finalists MAXIM.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23
  7. ^ 2007 Maxim Hometown Hotties finalists MAXIM.com. Retrieved 2010-10-22
  8. ^ Maxim Girls - Kenda Perez MAXIM.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23
  9. ^ 1 vs 100 - Melanie YouTube.com. Retrieved 2010-10-23
  10. ^ Tonight on 'The Best of PRIDE Fighting Championships' UFC.com. Retrieved 2010-10-22
  11. ^ Dana says Fedor will be on Best of Pride Season 2 YouTube.com. Retrieved 2011-01-21
  12. ^ Kenda Perez - Lovely Lady Of the Day Fighttime.net. Retrieved 2011-01-23
  13. ^ Kenda Perez: Bleacher Report's MMA Hottie of the Week BleacherReport.com. Retrieved 2011-02-23

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