 A vacant "Ring" championship is filled when the number-one contender in a weight-division battles the number-two contender or the number-three contender (in cases where "The Ring" determines that the number-two and number-three contenders are close in abilities and records).In May 2012, citing the number of vacancies in various weight classes as primary motivation, "The Ring" unveiled a new championship policy.Under the new policy, "The Ring" title can be awarded when the No.