Jasmin Jasudavicius imitated Benson Henderson's famous habit during her fight, but with a twist. While Henderson used to fight with a toothpick in his mouth, Jasudavicius held snus during her bout. The post draws a parallel between the two fighters' unusual in-cage habits. No specific fight details or opponent information is provided in the brief announcement.
Jasmin Jasudavicius turned heads with an unusual in-cage habit during her most recent bout, keeping snus tucked in her mouth throughout the fight — a quirk that drew immediate comparisons to former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson, who famously competed with a toothpick between his teeth.
The parallel is a curious one. Henderson, nicknamed "Smooth," built a legendary career across the lightweight and welterweight divisions over more than a decade of professional competition. The 42-year-old American southpaw, who trains out of MMA Lab and carries a professional record of 24-7, was known for his unorthodox toothpick habit as much as for his well-rounded skill set. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, Henderson averaged 2.93 significant strikes landed per minute across his career at 45 percent striking accuracy, while also posting 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes — a reminder of just how complete a fighter he was.
Jasudavicius, for her part, put her own spin on the tradition, opting for snus rather than a toothpick as her unconventional accessory of choice inside the cage.
Why it matters
- The comparison links Jasudavicius to one of the more memorable personality quirks in recent UFC history
- Henderson's toothpick became a recognizable piece of UFC lore during his championship run, and the callback gives Jasudavicius an unexpected pop-culture moment
- Neither habit has any known performance implication, but both speak to the individual character fighters bring into competition
