Jasmin Jasudavicius decided to imitate Benson Henderson's famous in-fight habit, but with a twist. While Henderson was known for fighting with a toothpick in his mouth during his bouts, Jasudavicius opted to keep snus (a tobacco pouch) in her mouth during her fight. The post notes this behavior is frowned upon. This unusual choice mirrors Henderson's own quirky habit that was discovered after his fights.
Flyweight fighter Jasmin Jasudavicius drew attention after it emerged she had kept a snus pouch — a form of smokeless tobacco — in her mouth during a recent fight, a nod to a habit long associated with UFC veteran Benson Henderson.
Henderson, nicknamed "Smooth," built a reputation over a decorated career for competing with a toothpick tucked in his mouth, a quirk that only came to wider public notice after his bouts. The 42-year-old American southpaw, now 24-7, is a former UFC lightweight champion who trained out of MMA Lab and averaged 2.93 significant strikes per minute across his career, along with 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes — numbers that speak to an active, well-rounded game that belied any casual affectations.
Jasudavicius appears to have taken inspiration from that habit, substituting a snus pouch for the toothpick. The behavior has been noted as frowned upon, and the story spread largely through social media commentary pointing out the parallel to Henderson's own quirky ritual.
Why it matters
- The incident highlights how fighter personalities and habits can take on a life of their own inside MMA culture.
- Henderson's toothpick became one of the sport's more memorable in-cage quirks, and Jasudavicius invoking it adds an unusual footnote to that legacy.
- Using any substance in the mouth during competition raises questions about fighter welfare and athletic commission regulations, which may prompt further scrutiny.
