Jasmin Jasudavicius copied Benson Henderson's quirk of fighting with something in her mouth, but used snus instead of a toothpick. Henderson famously fought with a toothpick in his mouth during his UFC career. The post notes disapproval of the snus use. No specific fight details or date are provided. This unusual behavior during competition draws a comparison to Henderson's well-known habit.
Jasmin Jasudavicius raised eyebrows recently when she was spotted competing with snus tucked in her mouth, drawing immediate comparisons to one of the UFC's more memorable quirks from former lightweight champion Benson Henderson.
Henderson, nicknamed "Smooth," built a reputation over his 24-7 career for fighting with a toothpick dangling from his lips — a habit that became one of his defining trademarks during his time in the UFC. The 42-year-old American southpaw out of MMA Lab was a technically well-rounded competitor, averaging 2.93 significant strikes landed per minute with a 45 percent striking accuracy, while also posing a consistent grappling threat at 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Jasudavicius, a Canadian flyweight, appears to have borrowed the spirit of that habit, substituting the toothpick for snus — a form of smokeless tobacco product placed under the lip. The choice drew notable disapproval from observers who flagged the behavior as an unusual and questionable decision inside competition.
Why it matters
- The incident invites fresh scrutiny over what fighters carry into the cage and whether governing bodies address such behavior
- It revives conversation around Henderson's toothpick habit, one of the more colorful quirks in recent UFC history
- Jasudavicius's decision drew a negative reaction, suggesting the comparison to Henderson flatters neither the tradition nor the fighter
While Henderson's toothpick was largely viewed as a harmless eccentricity, the use of snus has provoked a more critical response, with the substance itself carrying health concerns that a simple wooden pick does not.
