Mathee Jadeepitak

Matee Tongbua (born August 11, 1972), known professionally as Mathee Jadeepitak (Thai: เมธี เจดีย์พิทักษ์), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight Champion who was famous during the 1990s.

Mathee Jadeepitak
Born	Matee Tongbua (1972-08-11) August 11, 1972 (age 52) Mueang Ratchaburi, Thailand
Other names	Mathee Sor.Chaowarin (เมธี ส.เชาวริน)
Nickname	Dragon Leg (แข้งมังกร)
Nationality	Thai-American
Height	168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Division	Featherweight Super Lightweight Welterweight Super Welterweight
Style	Muay Thai (Muay Femur)
Stance	Southpaw
Other information
Occupation	Muay Thai trainer

Career

Mathee was a top fighter under the OneSongchai promotion during the 1990s, he was known for his powerful left leg which helped him capture a Lumpinee Stadium title in 1994.^[1]

Mathee moved to the United States in 2001 where he kept competing. On December 15, 2001, Mathee faced Danny Steele at United for the Children event with the IKF Sanshou World welterweight title at stake. Mathee won the fight by unanimous decision against a Steele who missed weight.^[2]

He currently teaches Muay Thai at Final Round Training Center and Warrior Way in Michigan.^[3] In 2021 he became a US citizen.

Titles and honours

• Lumpinee Stadium
  • 1994 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
    • Two successful title defenses

• World Muay Thai Council
  • 1995 WMC World Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
    • One successful title defense

• International Kickboxing Federation
  • 2001 IKF Sanshou Welterweight (147 lbs) World Champion

Fight record

Muay Thai Record (Incomplete)

126 Wins (38 (T)KO's), 54 Losses
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
2007-11-10	Loss	Chike Lindsay	Warrior's Challenge	Fresno, California, US	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
For the IMTO World Super Welterweight (154 lbs) Championship.
2003-08-24	Win	Danny Steele	Summer Slam Muay Thai Challenge	Fresno, California, USA	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
2002-06-01	Loss	Pajonsuk Lukprabat	Bad to the Bone	Santa Ana Pueblo, NM, USA	TKO (shoulder injury)	4
For the I.K.K.C. Muaythai World Super Lightweight (140 lbs) title.
2001-12-15	Win	Danny Steele	United for the Children 2001	San Jose, California, USA	Decision (Unanimous)	5	3:00
Wins the vacant IKF Pro Sanshou Welterweight (147 lbs) World title.
2001-02-10	Win	Saphanphet Sor.Sakowarat	Omnoi Stadium	Samut Sakhon, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
2000–	Loss	Huasai Mor Payakaroon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO	3
2000-08-19	Loss	Thongthai Por.Burapha	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1999-12-21	Loss	Kotchasarn Singklongsi	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1999–	Loss	Rambojiew Po.Thubtim	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1998-10-10	Loss	Khunsuk Sitpramet	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1998-06-26	Loss	Attachai Por.Samranchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1998-05-26	Loss	Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1998-02-27	Loss	Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1998-02-03	Win	Attachai Por.Samranchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1997-06-29	Win	Keng Singnakhonkui		Ratchaburi, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1997-03-23	Win	Samkor Kiatmontep		Samrong Stadium, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the Samrong Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1997-01-17	Win	Ritthichai Lukchaophordam	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996–	Win	Kaolan Kaovichit	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-08-23	Draw	Prabsuk Sitnarong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends the WMC World Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1996-05-21	Loss	Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Loses the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1996-03-29	Draw	Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1996-01-26	Win	Kaoponglek Luksuratham	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-12-	Win	Cheangnern Sitputthapim	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO	3
1995-10-31	Win	Prabsuek Sitsanthat	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the WMC World Featherweight (126 lbs) title.[4]
1995-08-22	Loss	Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (Punches)	3
1995-07-10	Loss	Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-06-19		Namtaothong Sor.Sirikul	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand
1995-04-	Win	Jompoplek Sor.Sumalee	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-03-24	Win	Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.
1995-02-27	Loss	Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1995-01-17	Loss	Samkor Chor.Rathchatasupak	Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-12-28	Loss	Wanwiset Kaennorasing	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-11-15	Loss	Samkor Chor.Rathchatasupak	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Wins the 1.9 million baht side-bet.
1994-09-09	Win	Chatchai Paiseetong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
Defends the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.[5]
1994-08-22	Win	Hansuk Prasathinpanomrung	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-07-29	Win	Therdkiat Sitthepitak	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO (Doctor stoppage/cut)	4
Wins the Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) title.[6]
1994-06-28	Win	Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-05-27	Loss	Chatchai Paiseetong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO (High kick)	2
1994-04-22	Win	Pairot Wor.Wolapon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-03-22	Loss	Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO (elbows + knee)	2
1994-02-21	Loss	Namkabuan Nongkeepahuyuth	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1994-01-31	Win	Nuathoranee Wor.Taweekiat	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-12-24	Win	Oley Kiatoneway	Fairtex, Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-10-18	Win	Cherry Sor.Wanich	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-09-17	Loss	Wangchannoi Sor.Palangchai	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-07-30	Loss	Karuhat Sor.Supawan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-07-	Win	Ritthichai Lookchaomaesaitong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-06-08	Loss	Superlek Sorn E-Sarn	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1993-04-30	Win	Pomphet Naratreekul	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
?	Win	Thanooin Chor Cheuchart	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	TKO (Doctor stoppage)	4
1992-12-07	Loss	Langsuan Panyuthaphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-10-27	Win	Boonthang Singhuaykaew	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-08-22	Win	Samingprai Sor Rungnakhon	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-03-16	Win	Boonlertlek Sor Nanthana	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1992-02-07	Loss	Karuhat Sor.Supawan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-09-27	Loss	Boonlong Sor.Thanikul	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	2
1991-09-07	Win	Krirkchai Sor.Ketalingchan	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-05-31	Loss	Chainoi Muangsurin	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-05-10	Win	Detduang Por.Pongsawang	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	2
1991-03-29	Loss	Karuhat Sor.Supawan	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-02-12	Draw	Chainoi Muangsurin	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1991-01-21	Win	Jaroensap Kiatbanchong	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-12-07	Loss	Langsuan Panyuthaphum	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-07-10	Loss	Panphet Muangsurin	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-06-19	Loss	Panphet Muangsurin	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-05-29	Win	Paruhatlek Sitchunthong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-05-01	Win	Toto Por.Pongsawang	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1990-03-17	Win	Phetmai Na Det Udom	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	2
1990-01-15	Loss	Taweesaklek Ploysakda	Rajadamnern Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	4
1989-10-06	Loss	Sakmongkol Sithchuchok	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	5	3:00
1989-06-24	Win	Thangduwan Sit Tuanthong	Lumpinee Stadium	Bangkok, Thailand	KO	4
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