Idea - red and blue belts.
as a show of respect and not to dilute the meaning and respect behind a karate black belt, i suggest the league drops the use of black belts being worn in the pit. Seeing as not every fighter (although most times they have to some degree) has earned that belt. Its more than just a belt. Its a rank, a sense of pride and achievement for karatekas.
Instead about a system of using red and blue belts kinda like on the tatami. Its already an idea anyway simcw they got red tape and blue tape around the gloves. add belts as well. Gold reserved for the champions ofc