Luke Lessei says he ‘thrives’ against technical fighters like Bampara Kouyate

American Muay Thai sensation 'The Chef' Luke Lessei has quickly built a reputation as an all-action, no-nonsense striker.

His first two fights in the world's largest martial arts organization have been absolute barnburners, with Lessei gaining a throng of fans with his inspiring performances.

However, in his next fight, Lessei believes he will be able to showcase more of his fighting skills against a more technical opponent.

Lessei is set to face Bampara Kouyate of France in a featherweight Muay Thai contest.

Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in a recent interview, Lessei talked about facing the highly skilled Frenchman.

'The Chef' said:

"So it's going to be a chess match. I love playing chess in the ring, and I think that's one of the fights where I thrive, against a technical fighter as opposed to against Eddie [Abasolo], who 's a technical fighter but whose style is super unique, and then against Jo [Nattawut] it was just kind of a barnburner, right?"

Lessei wants to gain as much experience as he can competing against the world's best in ONE Championship, and is looking to face any and all comers.

The 28-year-old Dubuque Martial Arts Group representative said:

"For the fights right now, I'm happy with whatever I get because like I said I'm trying to build all that, my experience and my knowledge."

Catch Luke Lessei in action this weekend.

'The Chef' Luke Lessei to face Bampara Kouyate at ONE Fight Night 23 on Prime Video

American star 'The Chef' Luke Lessei will attempt to make it two in a row when he takes on France's Bampara Kouyate at ONE Fight Night 23: Ok vs. Rasulov on Prime Video.

The event broadcasts live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Amazon Prime Video. The event airs Friday, July 5th, beginning at 8:00pm ET.