BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE HISTORY 125-135 pounds *******************  5/4/2004 - Ryota Matsune is the recognized World Bantamweight Champion. September 18th, 2009 - Ryota Matsune has not fought in the BW division for nearly 3 years and the World (Linear) Title is awarded to the winner of the Miguel Torres-vs-Brian Bowles WEC BW title fight at WEC 42 - Torres vs. Bowles, August 9th, 2009.  Brian Bowles defeated Miguel Torres by KO (Punches), at WEC 42 - Torres vs. Bowles, August 9th, 2009 to become the new World Bantamweight Champion.    Dominick Cruz defeated Brian Bowles by TKO (Doctor Stoppage), at WEC 47 - Bowles vs. Cruz, March 6th, 2010 to become the new World Bantamweight Champion. Go to: FLYWEIGHT TITLE HISTORY |