Jasmine Jasudavicius

Jasmine Jasudavicius is a Canadian mixed martial artist competing in the women's flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Known for her scrappy fighting style and black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, she has climbed to #6 in the official UFC rankings as of May 2026. Her journey from a youth shelter worker to a ranked UFC contender has made her a fan favorite for her resilience and late start in the sport.

Jasudavicius fights out of Niagara Top Team in her hometown of St. Catharines, Ontario. She has built a reputation as a well-rounded grappler with submission wins over former champion Jessica Andrade and other tough opponents. Her ability to fight through injury, including a broken orbital bone, has earned her respect in the MMA community. [edit]

Jasudavicius grew up in St. Catharines as a self-described scrappy middle child. She excelled in soccer, swimming, baseball, and track and field, winning athlete of the year accolades in grade 4, grade 8, and again before graduating high school. She and her younger sister Gia were the only girls in their neighborhood who play-fought with local boys, emulating Mortal Kombat video games. She recalls always being the underdog against older, bigger boys, which taught her to be scrappy.

She initially pursued a career in public service, volunteering with a local fire department following her father John, who worked for the Toronto Fire Department. She studied police foundations and advanced police studies in college and worked at a homeless shelter for high-risk youth aged 16 to 24, counseling teenagers. Her MMA career began by chance in 2016 when she met Chris Pickett, who became her trainer at Niagara Top Team. She started amateur fighting in 2017, amassing a 4-0 record with two amateur titles, and also became a national medalist wrestler. She turned professional in 2019. [edit]

Jasudavicius earned a UFC contract by winning a unanimous decision over Julia Polastri on Dana White's Contender Series in September 2021. She made her UFC debut at UFC 270 in January 2022, winning a unanimous decision over Kay Hansen. After a loss to Natalia Silva in June 2022, she rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Gabriella Fernandes in February 2023. At UFC 289 in Vancouver in June 2023, she won a unanimous decision over Miranda Maverick. She then lost to Tracy Cortez at Noche UFC in September 2023, fighting most of the bout with double vision after breaking her orbital bone in the first round.

In 2024, she submitted Priscila Cachoeira via anaconda choke at UFC 297 in Toronto in January, won a unanimous decision over Fatima Kline in July, and submitted Ariane da Silva via D'Arce choke in November. In 2025, she won a unanimous decision over Mayra Bueno Silva in February, submitted former champion Jessica Andrade via rear-naked choke at UFC 315 in May, but was stopped by Manon Fiorot in October. In April 2026, she won a unanimous decision over Karine Silva at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott. [edit]

Jasudavicius is known for her late start in MMA and her transition from public service work to professional fighting, which gives her a down-to-earth, relatable image. She is described as having a meteoric rise to the UFC and is celebrated for her resilience, such as fighting through a broken orbital bone. Her fighting style is characterized as a brawler with strong grappling skills, evidenced by her black belt in BJJ and submission victories. She is known to be warm with fans and media, often sharing her journey from shelter worker to UFC fighter. [edit]

Jasmine Jasudavicius commands a devoted following that thrives on her authentic grit rather than manufactured spectacle. Her supporters, often rallying under the banner of her #StayVicious slogan, are drawn to the narrative of a former youth shelter worker who traded public service for the octagon, finding resonance in her resilience against injuries like her broken orbital bone. While her fanbase lacks a formal, codified name or organized campaigns typical of pop superstars, their engagement is defined by a deep appreciation for her technical grappling and scrappy spirit, celebrating every step of her meteoric rise from St. Catharines to the top of the flyweight division. The community gathers primarily through standard social media interactions where she shares training updates, creating a space where fans cheer for her victories over high-level opponents like Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield without the need for ritualistic street shutdowns or viral folklore. This grounded support system reflects her down-to-earth persona, proving that loyalty in MMA often stems from witnessing genuine athletic evolution rather than mythical crowd moments. Despite her growing prominence and recent high-profile matchups at events like UFC Winnipeg and UFC Edmonton, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated this person, but they do not currently hold a placement in the published rankings (Global Top 1,000 or a Top-100 scope list).[edit]

Jasmine Jasudavicius began her mixed martial arts journey by chance in 2016 after meeting her future trainer Chris Pickett, transitioning from her role as a homeless shelter worker for high-risk youth to a professional fighter. Before her fighting career took off, she was recognized as athlete of the year in grade 4, grade 8, and again before graduating high school, with her father having served in the Toronto Fire Department. She considers Georges St-Pierre the greatest of all time and is known for her incredible durability, most notably breaking her orbital bone in the first round of her fight against Tracy Cortez while battling double vision, joking afterward that there were two of her for the rest of the bout. Fans also remember her decisive unanimous decision victory over Erin Blanchfield at UFC Winnipeg, a milestone that cemented her status as a top contender. Another key moment occurred during her match against Karine Silva at UFC Fight Night 273, where she successfully defended against submission attempts to secure a crucial win. Following her performance at UFC Winnipeg, she addressed allegations regarding the use of nicotine pouches during the bout, denying the claims and sparking discussion among the community.[edit]

Jasudavicius was born to parents John and Rita Lianga. She is the middle child with two siblings, including a younger sister named Gia. Her father John worked for the Toronto Fire Department. She grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario, and remains based there. She has no publicly known spouse, partner, or children. [edit]

Jasudavicius trains under Chris Pickett at Niagara Top Team. She is teammates with Mike Malott, who fought on the same UFC 289 card. She submitted former UFC champion Jéssica Andrade at UFC 315 and suffered her first KO/TKO loss to Manon Fiorot. [edit]

No public information is available about Jasudavicius's romantic relationships. She has not confirmed any dating history, engagements, marriages, or divorces. As of 2026, her relationship status remains private. [edit]

As of 2026, No specific net worth figure is publicly available for Jasudavicius. As a UFC-ranked flyweight, her income comes from fight purses, win bonuses, and potential performance bonuses. She has not disclosed her earnings or endorsements publicly. [edit]