“The Chef movie is gonna be a blockbuster” - Luke Lessei grateful for life-changing $50,000 bonus after TKO win over Cody Jerome

28-year-old American Muay Thai star 'The Chef' Luke Lessei is on cloud nine, following a spectacular first-round finish over Canada's Cody Jerome in Bangkok last weekend.

Lessei won his second fight in the world's largest martial arts organization, finishing his opponent at the two-minute mark of the very first round in their Muay Thai clash at ONE Fight Night 27: Tang vs. Abdullaev on Prime Video.

In addition, Lessei also took home a $50,000 performance bonus from ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong.

Speaking to veteran ONE Championship broadcast analyst 'The Dragon' Mitch Chilson in the ring after his fight, Lessei thanked the ONE head honcho for the opportunity to change his life.

The Dubuque Martial Arts Group product said:

"Guys, you have no idea how much my life has changed right now. I went through the worst year and everything just changed tonight. I’m just so thankful for Chatri. This is like a moment I’ll never forget. I can’t believe it right now. I’m in shock, man. 'The Chef' movie is gonna be a blockbuster when all this is said and done."

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 the event on-demand via Amazon Prime Video.

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Luke Lessei says he's more relaxed after focusing on his mindset for ONE Fight Night 27: "I’m finally not putting pressure on myself"

One major change that has taken effect in the lead-up to 'The Chef' Luke Lessei's latest outing is a shift in his mindset.

Lessei admits he had worked with a mental coach in training camp to help him overcome his anxieties.

'The Chef' told Bangkok Post:

"That’s the thing, I’m finally not putting pressure on myself. I’m just in the gym with my coaches and they’re taking care of me instead of me putting all the pressure on myself."