“Keep moving up in the ranks” - Luke Lessei looking to build momentum after one-round destruction of Cody Jerome

American Muay Thai star 'The Chef' Luke Lessei is riding high on a wave of momentum after scoring a much-needed technical knockout victory over Canada's Cody Jerome last weekend at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev on Prime Video.

The Dubuque Martial Arts Group product needed just two minutes to get the job done, and he was as impressive as ever with his movement and accuracy.

Speaking to ONE Championship in a post-fight interview, Lessei talked about his plans moving forward, and reiterated his desire for gold.

The 'Chef' said:

"You know, I keep saying this, I'll fight anyone in the division. I just want to keep moving up in the ranks. Of course, the belt is at the end of anybody's vision. That's the standard, right? I want to be a champion. Even try kickboxing after that one day."

ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev on Prime Video was broadcast live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand last Saturday, January 11. Fans in the United States and Canada can catch a replay of all the action on-demand via Amazon Prime Video.

---

Luke Lessei thanks coaching staff: "They unlocked a part of me that I didn’t know was in there"

'The Chef' Luke Lessei only has his coaching staff to thank for the success he has experienced in the ring last weekend at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev on Prime Video.

He told ONE:

"I just want to thank everybody, my two coaches, Coach Peach, Shane Fazen, they unlocked a part of me that I didn’t know was in there. Because I get scared as hell every fight, man. This is real nerve-racking. I am a boy coming out here, it’s pretty scary. But like I said, my dad and these two men right here, it only takes three guys and I got three good ones in my corner. Shoutout to everybody, man. I love the fans, I just love this, man, this is awesome!"