The WEC Featherweight Champion is the titleholder in the featherweight division of the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) organization. This division typically includes fighters weighing up to 145 pounds. The champion is determined through a series of matches, culminating in a title fight where the best fighters compete for the championship belt. The WEC was known for promoting exciting mixed martial arts (MMA) events before it merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2010. The featherweight division has produced many notable fighters, including Jose Aldo, who was one of the most dominant champions in WEC history.