I would make the fallowing changes:
weightclasses:
140
155
175
205
230
265+
womans
125
155
rounds:
2x 15 minute rounds with a 2 minute break.
Rules:
All strikes allowed standing are allowed to a downed opponent.
Fights never get stood back up for lack of activity.
Judging/scoring:
6 judges
The fight is to be judged as a whole based only on; damage, effective striking, effective grappling.
take downs mean nothing unless it is some type of slam
position or advancement of position alone will not be scored
misc:
If a fighter cant defend his belt with in a year he loses it and gets first shot at the new champ.
a champion is allowed to fight in 2 weight class as long as he defends the belt at least once a year in each division.
more fights between fighters in different divisions
weightclasses:
140
155
175
205
230
265+
womans
125
155
rounds:
2x 15 minute rounds with a 2 minute break.
Rules:
All strikes allowed standing are allowed to a downed opponent.
Fights never get stood back up for lack of activity.
Judging/scoring:
6 judges
The fight is to be judged as a whole based only on; damage, effective striking, effective grappling.
take downs mean nothing unless it is some type of slam
position or advancement of position alone will not be scored
misc:
If a fighter cant defend his belt with in a year he loses it and gets first shot at the new champ.
a champion is allowed to fight in 2 weight class as long as he defends the belt at least once a year in each division.
more fights between fighters in different divisions