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

Mathee Jadeepitak
BornMatee Tongbua
(1972-08-11) August 11, 1972 (age 52)
Mueang Ratchaburi, Thailand
Other namesMathee Sor.Chaowarin
(เมธี ส.เชาวริน)
NicknameDragon Leg
NationalityThai
American
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
DivisionFeatherweight
Super Lightweight
Welterweight
Super Welterweight
StyleMuay Thai
(Muay Femur)
StanceSouthpaw
OccupationMuay Thai fighter (retired)
Muay Thai trainer

Career

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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

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Fight record

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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 Win   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 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
1991-02-17 Draw   Detduang Por.Pongsawang 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 Maungsurin Lumpinee Stadium Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
1990-06-19 Loss   Panphet Maungsurin 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   Thaweesaklek 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
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  1. ^ "Songchai Ratanasuban "The Golden Hand"". siamfightmag.com. April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "IKF December 13th, 2001, FOR THE CHILDREN..." ikfkickboxing.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Final Round Instructors Matee Jedeepitak". finalroundtrainingcenter.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "Muay Siam Magazine cover. เมธี เจดีย์พิทักษ์ ได้ครองแชมป์สภามวยไทยโลกในศึกวันทรงชัยเมื่ออังคารที่ 31 ตุลาคม 2538 ณ เวทีลุมพินี". facebook.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  5. ^ ""มาด2" ฉัตรชัย ไผ่สีทอง หวดก้านคอ "แข้งมังกร" ป้องกันแชมป์เฟเธอร์เวทไว้ได้อย่างสวยงาม 9 ก.ย.2537 ลพน". facebook.com.
  6. ^ "ชูมือให้เมธีชนะแตกคว้าแชมป์รุ่นเฟเธอร์เวตไปครอง ในศึกวันทรงชัย เมื่อวันศุกร์ที่ 29 กรกฎาคม 2537". facebook.com. Retrieved April 13, 2023.