5 UFC fighters with signature post-fight celebrations

#2. Derrick Lewis – UFC heavyweight

Derrick Lewis is one of the most beloved and entertaining fighters on the UFC roster. His incredible sense of humor, coupled with his intensity in the cage and propensity for jaw-dropping knockouts, has made him a fan-favorite.

During his time in the promotion, 'The Black Beast' has knocked out the likes of Shamil Abdurakhimov, Travis Browne, Marcin Tybura, Alexander Volkov, Alexey Oleynik, Curtis Blaydes and Chris Daukaus. What makes his KO victories even more spectacular is his terrifying post-fight celebration.

Moments after getting a KO finish, Lewis takes a few backward steps while pounding his chest like a gorilla. He then powerslams his fists on the canvas before giving his opponent a memorable sight as they wake up. The Houston native finishes it off with a classic throat-slit.

Speaking about his trademark post-fight celebration, the UFC heavyweight said:

"They call me 'The Black Beast', so basically, that’s why I beat on my chest like a gorilla and I do a little stare or whatever, like a gorilla pose, a beast staring at a prey and I slit my throat, basically saying 'I killed your *ss.'"

Watch Derrick Lewis discuss his signature post-fight celebration below:

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#1. Valentina Shevchenko – UFC women's flyweight champion

Valentina Shevchenko is one of the best fighters in the world, irrespective of gender. The lifelong martial artist has enjoyed an incredible career so far. The Kyrgyzstani phenom is one of the most dominant champions in the UFC, having defended her flyweight title six times.

Shevchenko is an incredible fighter to watch. At the moment, she is among the most technically gifted athletes on the planet and her performances over the last few years are testament to that. 'Bullet' is currently riding an 8-fight winning streak, with 5 of those victories ending by way of KO/TKO or submission.

She even puts on a show after winning a fight. Her signature 'Lezginka' dance has become synonymous with her championship reign.

The Lezginka, also known as the Lezgi dance or Lezgian dance, is a national dance of the Lezgins, common among people living in the Caucasus regions of Asia and Europe.

During her appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Shevchenko credited her mother Elena for her dancing skills. The UFC champion said:

"My mom said she didn’t want [my sister and I] to lose our femininity. So we have to do both things: martial arts and dance. It was something very natural for me that I learned, that I grew up with."

Interestingly, she used to do it on her way to the cage early on in her career. Upon joining the UFC, the dance has emerged as her trademark post-fight celebration. The reigning pound-for-pound queen is an entertainer in every sense of the word.