A report reveals that Jasmine Jasudavicius kept snus (oral tobacco pouch) in her mouth while competing in her recent fight. This echoes a past incident involving Benson Henderson, who famously fought with a toothpick in his teeth during his UFC bouts. Jasudavicius apparently decided to emulate Henderson's unusual habit, though with snus instead of a toothpick. The post notes disapproval of this practice. Further details about which specific fight or any consequences are not provided in the original post.
Jasmine Jasudavicius apparently took an unconventional approach to her most recent outing inside the octagon, competing with a snus pouch tucked in her mouth throughout the fight, according to a recent report.
Jasudavicius, 37, is ranked ninth in the UFC's women's flyweight division and carries a professional record of 15-4-0. The Canadian fighter out of Niagara Top Team is an active and well-rounded competitor, averaging 3.7 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy, while also threatening on the mat with 2.59 takedowns per 15 minutes.
The habit draws an immediate comparison to former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, who became well known for chewing on a toothpick during his fights. Henderson, now 42 and holding a career record of 24-7-0, made the toothpick something of a personal trademark across his run at the top of the lightweight division. Jasudavicius appears to have taken a cue from the "Smooth" playbook, substituting the toothpick for an oral tobacco pouch.
The report notes disapproval of the practice, though no specific consequences or disciplinary measures have been detailed. It is also unclear from the available information which particular fight the incident occurred in.
Why it matters
- Snus contains nicotine and raises questions about athlete health and regulatory oversight inside competition
- Athletic commissions typically have rules governing what fighters may carry into the cage, which could invite scrutiny
- The comparison to Henderson keeps the story lighthearted but the underlying safety and compliance questions are legitimate ones for the sport
