In an age when the volume of interim UFC title fights is a subject of scrutiny, UFC welterweight Neil Magny has a different take.

Magny (20-6 MMA, 13-5 UFC) is currently in a weight class with an interim title fight on the horizon, with Rafael dos Anjos (28-9 MMA, 17-7 UFC) facing Colby Covington (13-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) at UFC 225 in June. Although champ Tyron Woodley (18-3-1 MMA, 8-2-1 UFC) said he’ll be ready to fight just weeks after that scheduled fight, the promotion opted to push another belt onto the scene at 170 pounds.

Magny, who looks to elevate his position in the division when he takes on Gunnar Nelson (16-3-1 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in May’s UFC Fight Night 130 co-headliner, said he has no problem with the interim-title situation. In fact, he said it’s a good thing for the sport.

“I’m a fan of when the UFC decides to go with the interim title bouts,” he told MMAjunkie. “For one, it gives the champ a rest and lets them enjoy being a champ. Two, it sets the stage to hash out that true No. 1 contender. We’ve seen in the past where guys are ranked No. 5, No. 6, No. 7 – and they get a title shot over guys who are ranked No. 1.”

Although Magny had only praise for what Woodley has accomplished over the course of his title run, he said there’s a place for interim belts, even if the champ won’t be out for a prolonged period. Not only do interim-title bouts provide greater paydays for the fighters, Magny said, they help establish an undeniable pecking order.

“Woodley did his job, he defended his title four times within 12 months, and now that he’s injured, he can step away from the sport a little bit and deal with injury,” Magny said. “In the meantime, don’t clog up the division. Don’t let these guys wait around for you to come back. Let the division continue to keep moving by having an interim title fight. Now guys can go out there and earn more for their families and themselves and their future.

“Now he doesn’t have to rush to recovery and try to get back if the doctors think he needs to come back later.”

UFC Fight Night 130 takes place May 27 at Echo Arena in Liverpool, England. Mangy vs. Nelson co-headlines the FS1-televised card following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.

Magny said a win over Nelson should elevate his position in the title discussion. He’d gladly take a title-fight opportunity should it come up – be it interim or otherwise – but he knows he must get through a tough opponent first.

“Going out there and mixing it up with Gunnar Nelson is one of the things I feel like would be a game-changer for me,” he said. “If I can go out there and get the fight on the ground or even dominate on the ground, then have some moments on the striking.”

For the latest on UFC Fight Night 130, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.