Jasmin Jasudavicius reportedly held snus (a type of smokeless tobacco) in her mouth during a recent fight, mimicking the famous habit of Benson Henderson who famously fought with a toothpick in his mouth. The post draws a parallel between the two fighters' unusual in-fight habits. While Henderson's toothpick was later revealed after his UFC tenure, Jasudavicius appears to have adopted a similar, if not more controversial, approach. The post explicitly notes disapproval of the snus usage. This behavior has drawn attention within the MMA community for its eccentricity and potential safety concerns.
Jasmin Jasudavicius made headlines for an unusual reason recently — not a finish or a decision victory, but for reportedly keeping snus, a form of smokeless tobacco, in her mouth during a fight, drawing immediate comparisons to one of MMA's most iconic quirks.
The habit instantly reminded observers of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, who famously competed with a toothpick tucked in his mouth throughout his UFC tenure. Henderson, now 42 and a veteran of the sport with a career record of 24 wins and 7 losses, built his reputation as one of the most durable and technically refined lightweights of his era. Fighting out of MMA Lab in a southpaw stance, the five-foot-nine American averaged 2.93 significant strikes landed per minute across his career and posted 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes, a testament to his well-rounded style. His toothpick became something of a trademark, though its full story only emerged after his time in the UFC concluded.
Jasudavicius appears to have taken that eccentricity a step further. Where Henderson's habit was relatively benign, the use of snus — a moist, pouched smokeless tobacco product — raises different questions entirely, and the original post reporting the behavior made its disapproval clear.
Why it matters
- Snus in the mouth during live competition presents potential safety concerns if dislodged during impact
- The comparison to Henderson's toothpick habit has amplified attention on Jasudavicius within MMA circles
- Athletic commissions may take interest given the unusual nature of the substance being used during competition
- The story adds to broader conversations about what fighters are permitted to bring into the cage
The MMA community has largely reacted with a mixture of amusement and concern, acknowledging the nod to Henderson's legacy while questioning whether such behavior should be permitted going forward.
