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UFC Featherweight Championship

The UFC Featherweight Championship is a title awarded to the top fighter in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The division typically includes fighters weighing up to 145 pounds (66 kilograms). The champion is recognized as the best in that weight class and defends the title against top contenders through scheduled fights. If a challenger defeats the champion, they earn the right to hold the belt. The title represents excellence in skill, endurance, and strategy within the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA).