UFC 143 Results: Carlos Condit and the 5 Best WEC-to-UFC Crossovers

As time passes and former fighters continue to excel, the WEC is beginning to look every bit as competitive as the UFC.

It's become easy over the years for MMA fans to overlook world-class talent in other promotions. The UFC is obviously the most recognizable brand in the sport with the largest influx of talent.

Still, MMA fans generally rate fighters based off their performances in the UFC. If a fighter hasn't stepped into the Octagon, he is typically deemed irrelevant.

Irrelevance is a word that UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit heard often.

During his reign as WEC champion, Condit was constantly belittled and labeled as overrated for not facing notable opposition.

Since coming to the UFC, "The Natural Born Killer" has compiled a 5-1 record, and after his upset win over Nick Diaz at UFC 143, he is now the interim welterweight champion.

Condit is just one example of many WEC fighters who have found success under the bright lights of the UFC.

Here are five of the best WEC-to-UFC crossovers.

Urijah Faber

"The California Kid" Urijah Faber has to be considered a legend in the sport.

When considering the pioneers of the lighter weight classes, Faber's name is the first that comes to mind.

He reigned over the WEC featherweight division for over two years and holds the record for most consecutive title defenses in the promotion.

Since coming to the UFC, Faber has found success in the bantamweight division by defeating former WEC champions Brian Bowles and Eddie Wineland.

His championship bout against Dominick Cruz was considered one of the best fights in 2011, and the rematch is slated for later this year.

Ben Henderson

There are a lot of similarities between Benson Henderson and Condit.

Despite his world-class skill set, Henderson was continuously snubbed for UFC talent in most lightweight rankings.

It wasn't until "Smooth" made his Octagon debut that the masses seriously began to pay attention. He is coming off dominant wins over Jim Miller, Clay Guida and Mark Bocek.

At UFC 144, Henderson could be the next WEC castoff to win UFC gold.

Chael Sonnen

Chael Sonnen may be the biggest star on this list.

Looking back, it's amazing to see how far Sonnen has come in his professional career, and those improvements stretch beyond the confines of the cage.

Whether you love him or hate him, Sonnen has become a PR genius. His massive following is split between people wanting to see him succeed and others hoping he gets his face punched in.

He is scheduled to face Anderson Silva later this year in one of the most anticipated rematches in UFC history.

Dominick Cruz

The submission loss to Faber in 2007 may have been the best thing to ever happen to Dominick Cruz.

He hasn't lost a fight since and is steadily approaching all-time territory at 135 pounds. In December 2010, Cruz made history by becoming the first-ever UFC bantamweight champion.

After serving as a coach on the upcoming season of The Ultimate Fighter, Cruz is set to defend his title against Faber in a rubber match.

Jose Aldo

Jose Aldo has been steadily climbing the featherweight ranks in the WEC since 2008.

Four years later, he is a UFC champion and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet. Out of every UFC champion, Aldo is positioned to have the longest title run.

A possible decision to move to the lightweight division could be the only thing capable of ending this phenom's featherweight reign.