To expand on these points: I think the main issue is that there are 10 points available but we've got to a state where it's impossible to utilise them. Somewhere along the lines it became the norm to award only a 10-9 round, until there are knockdowns then start deducting more. But how's this for a comparison: Round 1 fighter A is landing plenty of scoring shots, he's wobbled a few times and fighter B is having to hold. He doesn't go down. 99% of the time this would be a 10-9 round, where it could probably be a 10-8 round. Round 2 it's much closer. A cagey round, nothing much happening. But then after a bit of tangled feet, fighter B lands a pushing jab, and fighter A slightly off balance touches down. He's not at all hurt, it's a balance thing. But It's ruled a knockdown. 8-10 to fighter B. So now after 2 rounds, the dominating fighter from round 1, and a very close round 2 is actually down on the points when that isn't actually the reality of the fight.

Here's fair within the 10 point must system: Flip a coin and decide who gets heads and tails. The guy who gets heads gets the first close round and then the other guy gets the next close round et cetera

I think round scoring is flawed (especially in MMA with far fewer rounds) and would prefer an overall score at the end of the fight: Judges simply give the win to Fighter A or B without any score. (Or call it a draw.)