Jasmine Jasudavicius mimicked Benson Henderson's famous habit, but with a twist. While Henderson famously fought with a toothpick in his mouth during his UFC bouts, Jasudavicius opted to keep a snus tobacco pouch in her mouth during her fight. This unusual choice during competition drew comparisons to Henderson's quirky in-cage behavior. The post notes disapproval of the practice.
Jasmine Jasudavicius raised eyebrows during her most recent outing by competing with a snus tobacco pouch tucked inside her mouth, a habit that immediately drew comparisons to one of the UFC's most recognizable quirks.
The reference point is Benson Henderson, the former UFC lightweight champion who became well known for carrying a toothpick between his teeth throughout his fights. Jasudavicius appeared to be nodding to that tradition, though she swapped the toothpick for a snus pouch — a choice that generated disapproval in the reaction it received.
Henderson, now 42, holds a professional record of 24-7-0 and built his reputation as one of the most durable and active fighters of his era. The American southpaw, who trains out of MMA Lab, stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach and has averaged 2.4 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career, blending grappling with a busy striking output.
Jasudavicius, 37, enters the conversation as a ranked competitor in the UFC's Women's Flyweight division, currently sitting ninth in the rankings with a record of 15-4-0. The Canadian orthodox fighter out of Niagara Top Team stands five-foot-seven with a 68-inch reach and is one of the more active strikers in her division, landing 3.7 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy. She also contributes on the mat, averaging 2.59 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- The incident adds Jasudavicius to a short list of fighters who have brought unusual in-cage habits into public conversation
- Henderson's toothpick became part of his identity over a lengthy UFC career; comparisons to that legacy keep his name in current discussion
- The noted disapproval of the snus pouch suggests the practice may draw scrutiny from athletic commissions or UFC officials going forward
