LAS VEGAS – In a move designed to maximize fan engagement and minimize long-term fighter stability, the Ultimate Fighting Championship today unveiled its latest innovation: the 'Interim-Interim' title. This new championship will be contested in bouts where a regular interim title holder is awaiting the return of an undisputed champion, who is himself recovering from an injury sustained while preparing for a unification bout against the previous interim champion.

UFC President Dana White, speaking from a location that appeared to be a gold-plated octagon, stated, "Look, these guys want to fight, right? And the fans want to see belts. So, we're giving the people what they want. Why have one champion when you can have three, all technically holding some form of gold? It just makes sense for the brand."

The announcement comes amidst reports that Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland in May, a fight that, according to sources, could potentially be for the 'Interim-Interim-Interim' title, depending on the current health status of the undisputed champion's second cousin. "It adds layers of intrigue," explained Dr. Evelyn Reed, a fictional sports economist from the University of Phoenix Online. "The more belts there are, the more opportunities for a fighter to technically be a 'champion' without ever actually being *the* champion. It’s brilliant market segmentation."

Critics argue the proliferation of titles devalues the sport, but White countered, "Devalue? We're adding value! Every fight is now a championship fight! Except for the ones that aren't, but those are just setting up championship fights. It's a pyramid scheme of glory, and everyone loves pyramids."

The UFC confirmed that future plans include the 'Provisional Interim-Interim' title and the highly anticipated 'Champion-Elect-In-Waiting' belt, ensuring that the only thing more temporary than a fighter's reign is the definition of 'champion' itself.