The shift to a Canadian card brought immediate positives for Jasudavicius. Not only would she secure the coveted opportunity to perform in front of an energetic home crowd that understands and appreciates mixed martial arts at a high level, but the rescheduling also afforded her an unexpected window of time to physically and mentally reset, recover, and continue growing as a well-rounded martial artist.
Reflecting on the unexpected break in her training timeline, Jasudavicius explained how she utilized the extra weeks to step away from the relentless grind of a traditional fight camp, recharge her batteries, and explore new environments. Instead of remaining locked inside a gym day in and day out, she took advantage of the flexibility to travel and diversify her physical activity.
"I actually had enough time that I was able to get over to Vegas and to utilize the UFC Performance Institute there," Jasudavicius said, detailing how she blended elite-level athletic resources with a much-needed mental break from the pressures of high-level competition. "And I ventured out and I did a bunch of hiking and kayaking. So I stayed very active. I was allowed to kind of allow my mind to settle and not think about the fight too much."
This strategic balance of maintaining physical fitness while giving her mind a break proved to be a vital asset. Both the structured hard work at world-class facilities and the relatively quick turnaround between camps helped keep her overall training base sharp and tightly wound. She managed to secure the crucial mental rest she desperately needed while deliberately ensuring her body remained in a ready-to-go state, laying a solid foundation for when it was finally time to ramp up intensity once again.
Rather than losing the momentum she had built up during previous training cycles, Jasudavicius found that her fitness seamlessly translated over to the next phase of preparation. When the official call came to dive back into a full-scale camp, she approached the mats with a renewed sense of purpose, entirely devoid of the mental burnout that can sometimes plague athletes who endure extended or interrupted fight preparations.
"I kept my cardio and kept on like the gains that I had from the camp. And then they just kind of transitioned over very comfortably," she said, reflecting on how smoothly her conditioning carried through the transition period. "When I did jump back into camp, I was eager and hungry again to like really put in the camp that I needed to have."
Speaking of hunger, the brief interlude in her rigorous training schedule also provided a welcome, albeit controlled, opportunity to indulge in some of her absolute favorite dietary comforts. Known for maintaining a disciplined and strict lifestyle throughout her professional career, Jasudavicius took advantage of the slightly relaxed window to enjoy a few sweet treats before diving deep back into the strict nutritional protocols required to make the flyweight limit.
"I am always pretty tight with my diet. I don’t usually go too crazy, but I enjoyed a little bit of sweet treats," Jasudavicius shared, offering a glimpse into her personal life outside of the gym. "I really like any type of like hot, cold combo. So like a warm cookie with some ice cream or like pie and ice cream, brownie and ice cream — anything like that. I’m really into that."
With those sweet indulgences behind her and the temporary physical hunger satisfied, Jasudavicius has pivoted her focus entirely back toward the task at hand. Now, her hunger is directed squarely at securing the biggest victory of her professional mixed martial arts career.
She is set to square off against Erin Blanchfield in a high-profile co-main event matchup at UFC Edmonton this Saturday. For Jasudavicius, stepping into the cage as part of a major Canadian card represents the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and strategic development. The event’s main fight card begins at 5 p.m. EST and will be broadcast live on Paramount+, where fans from coast to coast will tune in to watch the Canadian contender test her skills against one of the division’s elite.
