Jasmin Jasudavicius mimicked former UFC champion Benson Henderson's famous habit of fighting with something in her mouth, though instead of a toothpick she used snus during her bout. Henderson famously competed with a toothpick in his mouth throughout his UFC career. The post notes this practice is not condoned. Details about which specific fight Jasudavicius did this in are not provided in the original post.
Jasmin Jasudavicius apparently took a page from Benson Henderson's book during a recent bout, reportedly competing with snus tucked in her mouth in a nod to the former UFC champion's well-known habit of fighting with a toothpick.
Henderson, nicknamed "Smooth," built a decorated career that included a UFC lightweight championship, all while keeping a toothpick in his mouth during fights — a trademark quirk that made him one of the more recognizable figures in the sport. The 42-year-old American southpaw, who stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach and trains out of MMA Lab, compiled a professional record of 24-7-0 over a lengthy career. He averaged 2.93 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy, and also posed a consistent grappling threat, averaging 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Jasudavicius appears to have taken inspiration from that habit, substituting Henderson's toothpick for snus during her own competition. The specific fight in which she did this has not been identified. It is worth noting that the practice has not been condoned by those reporting on the story.
Why it matters
- The story adds a quirky footnote to Henderson's lasting cultural influence on the sport
- It raises questions about what fighters are permitted to bring into the cage during competition
- Jasudavicius draws attention to herself in a way that extends beyond her in-cage performance
