Lithuanian fighter Jasmin Jasudavicius reportedly kept snus in her mouth during a recent fight, mirroring the famous habit of Benson Henderson who fought with a toothpick in his mouth. Henderson's unusual practice became well-known during his UFC career when it was revealed he competed with a toothpick between his teeth. Jasudavicius chose to replicate this quirk, albeit with a tobacco pouch rather than a toothpick. The post notes disapproval of the practice. No further details about the specific fight or outcome are provided.
Jasmin Jasudavicius reportedly competed with a snus pouch in her mouth during a recent fight, drawing comparisons to longtime UFC veteran Benson Henderson and his well-known toothpick habit.
Henderson, the 42-year-old American lightweight who fights out of MMA Lab, made his unusual oral fixation a recognizable trademark throughout his UFC career. The southpaw, who stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, competed at the highest level of the sport and built a 24-7 record over his career. His toothpick became something of a signature detail, a small quirk that fight fans and media came to associate closely with his performances inside the cage.
Jasudavicius, a Lithuanian competitor, apparently decided to adopt a similar approach, keeping a tobacco pouch in her mouth during competition rather than a toothpick. The practice drew disapproval, with observers noting the distinction between Henderson's comparatively harmless prop and an actual tobacco product used mid-fight.
Why it matters
- Snus is a moist tobacco pouch, raising questions about safety and sporting conduct during live competition
- The comparison to Henderson highlights how fighter quirks can inspire imitation, even when the stakes are different
- MMA sanctioning bodies have not publicly addressed rules around non-essential items kept in the mouth during bouts
The specifics of which fight Jasudavicius used the pouch in have not been confirmed, and no outcome details were provided alongside the report. What is clear is that the choice generated attention and criticism, separating her version of the habit firmly from the lighthearted image Henderson cultivated with his toothpick over the years.
