Jasmine Jasudavicius
{{short description|Canadian mixed martial artist}}
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Jasmine Jasudavicius (born March 1, 1989) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of February 4, 2025, she is #9 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings.{{Cite web |title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions {{!}} UFC.com |url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings |access-date=2025-02-04|website=www.ufc.com}}
Background
Jasudavicius was born in 1989 in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada to John and Rita Lianga.{{cite web|url= https://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/longform/made-for-this-jasmine-jasudaviciuss-meteoric-rise-to-the-ufc|title=Made for this|author=Kristina Rutherford|website=sportsnet.ca|language=en-US|access-date=2024-07-21}} She grew up as the middle child with two other siblings. Although she was an athlete in her school days, her MMA career had a late start, beginning by chance, when she met Chris Pickett in 2016.
Mixed martial arts career
= Early career =
Jasudavicius started fighting in amateur bouts in 2017 and soon amassed a record of 4 wins and no losses in amateur fights.
Jasudavicius started her professional career when she faced Brigid Chase on July 13, 2019 at WFC – World Fighting Championships 109. She won the fight via rear naked choke submission in round two.{{cite web|url= https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/60414-wfc-108|title=WFC 109 |website=Tapology|language=en-US|date=2019-07-13|access-date=2024-07-29}}
She next faced Kylie O'Hearn on September 7, 2019 at Cage Titans: Combat Night 2. She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url= https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/62687-cage-titans-combat-night|title=Cage Titans: Combat Night 2 |website=Tapology|language=en-US|date=2019-09-07|access-date=2024-07-29}}
Jasudavicius faced Christina Ricker on November 30, 2019 at BTC 8: Eliminator. She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{cite web|url= https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/60389-btc-8 |title = BTC 8: Eliminator|website=Tapology|language=en-US|date=2019-11-30|access-date=2024-07-29}}
Jasudavicius faced Gabriella Gulfin on February 1, 2020 at CFFC 81. She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{cite web|url= https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/65236-cffc-81 |title= CFFC 81: Sabatini vs. Gonzalez|website=Tapology|language=en-US|date=2019-02-01|access-date=2024-07-29}}
Jasudavicius faced Elise Reed on October 18, 2020 at CFFC 83 for the vacant Cage Fury Fighting Championships strawweight title. She lost the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url= https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/71104-cffc-83|title = CFFC 83|website=Tapology|language=en-US|date=2019-02-01|access-date=2024-07-29}}{{cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/cffc-83-elise-reed-claims-strawweight-title-bill-algeo-calls-out-giga-chikadze|title = CFFC 83: Elise Reed claims strawweight title, Bill Algeo calls out Giga Chikadze|author = Simon Head|website=MMAjunkie|language=en-US|date=2020-08-15|access-date=2024-07-29}}
Jasudavicius next faced Ashley Deen on March 12, 2021 at CFFC 93. She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url= https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/76659-cffc-93|title = CFFC 93: Huckbody vs. Jeffery|website=Tapology|language=en-US|date=2021-03-12|access-date=2024-07-29}}
Jasudavicius was invited to face Julia Polastari on September 14, 2021 at Dana White's Contender Series 39, where she won the bout via unanimous decision and secured a UFC contract.{{cite web|url= https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/dana-white-contender-series-39-analysis-grades|title = Dana White's Contender Series 39: Grading the winners|website=MMAjunkie|language=en-US|date=2021-09-15|access-date=2024-07-29}}
= Ultimate Fighting Championship =
In her promotional debut, Jasudavicius was scheduled to face Kay Hansen on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/01/ufc-jasmine-jasudavicius-vs-kay-hansen-targeted-january-15/|title=UFC: Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Kay Hansen targeted for January 15|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2021-10-01|access-date=2021-10-01}} However, the pairing was moved to UFC 270 on January 22, 2022, due to undisclosed reasons.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K.|date=2021-11-10 |title=Kay Hansen vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius moved to UFC 270
|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/10/22774615/kay-hansen-vs-jasmine-jasudavicius-moved-to-ufc-270 |access-date=2021-11-11 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Evanoff |first=Josh |date=2022-01-22 |title=UFC 270: Jasmine Jasudavicius Outpoints Kay Hansen in Debut Win
|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/22/ufc-270-jasmine-jasudavicius-outpoints-kay-hansen-en-route-decision-win/ |access-date=2022-01-23 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Jasudavicius faced Natália Silva on June 18, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 37. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=2022-06-18 |title=UFC Austin: Natalia Silva Impresses in Debut, Dominates Jasmine Jasudavicius |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/06/18/ufc-austin-jasmine-jasudavicius-vs-natalia-silva/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Jasudavicius was scheduled to face Cortney Casey on February 25, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 220.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/06/jasmine-jasudavicius-gets-cortney-casey-ufcs-feb-25-event/|title=Jasmine Jasudavicius gets Cortney Casey at UFC's Feb. 25 event|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2022-12-06|access-date=2022-12-06}} However, Casey withdrew from the event due to an undisclosed medical reason and was replaced by Gabriella Fernandes.{{Cite web|url=https://canadatoday.news/qc/canadian-flyweight-jasmine-jasudavicius-gets-a-new-ufc-opponent-for-the-february-card-97325/|title=Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius gets new UFC opponent for February card|publisher=canadatoday.news|author=Natalia Lee|date=2023-01-25|access-date=2023-02-02}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=2023-02-25 |title=UFC Vegas 70: Jasmine Jasudavicius Turns Back Newcomer, Former LFA Champ Gabriella Fernandes |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/25/ufc-vegas-70-jasmine-jasudavicius-vs-gabriella-fernandes/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Jasudavicius faced Miranda Maverick on June 10, 2023 at UFC 289.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Miranda Maverick vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius Expected for UFC 289 on June 10 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Miranda-Maverick-vs-Jasmine-Jasudavicius-Expected-for-UFC-289-on-June-10-189422 |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} She won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Morehouse |first=Cade |date=2023-06-10 |title=Jasmine Jasudavicius Scores Upset Over Maverick In Unanimous Decision Victory |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/06/10/ufc-289-miranda-maverick-vs-jasmine-jasudavicius/ |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Jasudavicius faced Tracy Cortez on September 16, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 227.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-29 |title=UFC books Tracy Cortez vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius for Sept. 16
|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/ufc-news-tracy-cortez-vs-jasmine-jasudavicius-mexican-independence-day |access-date=2023-07-08 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} She lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-09-16 |title=Noche UFC: Tracy Cortez Wins Decision Over Jasmine Jasudavicius in Heated Scrap |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/16/noche-ufc-tracy-cortez-vs-jasmine-jasudavicius/ |access-date=2023-09-17 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Jasudavicius faced Priscila Cachoeira on January 20, 2024 at UFC 297.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-20 |title=Matchup Roundup: New UFC fights announced in the past week (Nov. 13-19) |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fights-announcements-cards-november-13-19-2023 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} Originally set to be a flyweight bout, Cachoeira had trouble making weight after which the fight was changed to a bantamweight bout.{{cite web|url= https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/ufc/ufc-297-massive-last-minute-change|title = UFC 297: Fight Gets Massive Last-Minute Change Following Weigh-ins|date=19 January 2024|website=si.com|author=Drew Beaupré|language=en-US|access-date=2024-08-06}} Jasudavicius won the fight via anaconda choke submission in round three.{{Cite web |last=Morehouse |first=Cade |date=2024-01-21 |title=Jasmine Jasudavicius Dominates Priscila Cachoeira To Submission Finish |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/01/20/jasmine-jasudavicius-dominates-priscila-cachoeira-to-submission-finish/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} The bout set a new UFC record for the biggest strike differential in a women's bout, by a margin of 326-26 total strikes.{{cite web |url=https://sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/canadian-jasudavicius-sets-new-record-robertson-thrills-at-ufc-297/|title=Canadian Jasudavicius sets new record, Robertson thrills at UFC 297|date=20 January 2024 |work=sportsnet.ca|author = Mike Johnston|language=en|access-date=2024-07-21}} The win earned her the Performance of the Night award.{{cite web |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/ufc-297-bonuses-main-event-earns-fight-of-the-night/|title=UFC 297 Bonuses: Main event earns 'Fight of the Night'|date=21 January 2024 |website=MMAWeekly|author=Jeff Cain|language=en|access-date=2024-07-21}}
Jasudavicius was initially scheduled to face Viviane Araújo on July 13, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 59.{{cite web|url= https://www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/canadas-jasmine-jasudavicius-to-face-viviane-araujo-at-ufc-fight-night-in-july|title = Canada's Jasmine Jasudavicius to face Viviane Araujo at UFC Fight Night in July|author=Canadian Press|website=Sportsnet|language=en-US|date=2024-05-23|access-date=2024-07-29}} However on July 5, Araújo pulled out for unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Fatima Kline.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/07/ufc-news-fatima-kline-vs-jasmine-jasudavicius-denver|title=UFC signs Fatima Kline for short-notice debut vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius in Denver|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-07-05|access-date=2024-07-05}} Jasudavicius won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=2024-07-13 |title=UFC Denver: Jasmine Jasudavicius Uses Clinch Work, Wrestling in Win Over Fatima Kline |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/13/ufc-denver-jasmine-jasudavicius-uses-clinch-work-wrestling-in-win-over-fatima-kline/ |access-date=2024-07-13 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Jasudavicius faced Ariane da Silva on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/08/ufc-edmonton-dana-white-rose-namajunas-vs-erin-blanchfield-fight-card|title=Dana White announces UFC Edmonton with Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas main event, more|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-08-13|access-date=2024-08-13}} She won the fight via a brabo choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/11/02/jasmine-jasudavicius-lands-sub-victory-over-da-silva-for-canada/|title=Jasmine Jasudavicius Lands Sub Victory Over Da Silva For Canada|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Bryson Hester|date=2024-11-02|access-date=2024-11-02}} This fight earned her another Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-edmonton/ufc-edmonton-bonus-report-dustin-stoltzfus-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-an-extra-50k/|title=UFC Edmonton Bonus Report: Dustin Stoltzfus one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2024-11-02|access-date=2024-11-02}}
Jasudavicius faced former UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship challenger Mayra Bueno Silva on February 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/11/ufc-saudi-arabia-mayra-bueno-silva-jasmine-jasudavicius-added|title=Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius added to UFC Fight Night in Riyadh|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-11-18|access-date=2024-11-18}} She won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/02/01/jasmine-jasudavicius-beats-mayra-bueno-silva-in-historic-ufc-saudi-arabia-fight/|title=Jasmine Jasudavicius Beats Mayra Bueno Silva in Historic UFC Saudi Arabia Fight|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2025-02-01|access-date=2025-02-01}}
Jasudavicius is scheduled to face former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade on May 10, 2025 at UFC 315.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/canadian-jasmine-jasudavicius-to-face-jessica-andrade-at-ufc-315-in-montreal/|title=Canadian Jasmine Jasudavicius to face Jessica Andrade at UFC 315 in Montreal|publisher=sportsnet.ca|author=Sportsnet Staff|date=2025-02-24|access-date=2025-02-24}}
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Priscila Cachoeira and Ariane da Silva
- Largest total strike differential in a UFC Women's bout (326:26) (vs. Priscila Cachoeira)
Mixed martial arts record
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|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov
|{{dts|2025|February|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–3
|Submission (brabo choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi
|{{dts|2024|November|02}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:28
|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–3
|Fatima Kline
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez
|{{dts|2024|July|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Denver, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Return to Flyweight.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–3
|Submission (anaconda choke)
|{{dts|2024|January|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:21
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
|{{small|Bantamweight debut. Performance of the Night.}}
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–3
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2
|{{dts|2023|September|16}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|June|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–2
|Gabriella Fernandes
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen
|{{dts|2023|February|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett
|{{dts|2022|June|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Austin, Texas, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2022|January|22}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Anaheim, California, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–1
|Julia Polastri
|Decision (unanimous)
|Dana White's Contender Series 39
|{{dts|2021|September|14}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–1
|Ashley Deen
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Fury FC 93
|{{dts|2021|March|12}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Return to Flyweight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|4–1
|Decision (split)
|Cage Fury FC 83
|{{dts|2020|August|13}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|5:00
|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Strawweight debut. For the vacant Cage Fury FC Strawweight Championship.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–0
|Gabriella Gulfin
|TKO (knees)
|Cage Fury FC 81
|{{dts|2020|February|1}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:37
|Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (122 lb) bout.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–0
|Christina Adcock
|TKO (knees to the body)
|BTC 8
|{{dts|2019|November|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:52
|Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0
|Kylie O'Hearn
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Titans: Combat Night 2
|{{dts|2019|September|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0
|Brigid Chase
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|WFC 109
|{{dts|2019|July|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:17
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
|{{small|Flyweight debut.}}
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See also
References
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External links
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- {{Sherdog|311001}}
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