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Rose Namajunas has received medical clearance to return to training three months after suffering an eye injury in her bout against Natalia Silva at UFC 324. The former UFC strawweight champion underwent surgery to repair damage caused by an accidental eye poke during the fight. In a Monday social media update, Namajunas confirmed that both her thumb and eye have fully recovered, though she admits being slightly out of shape. She has called for stricter penalties for eye pokes in MMA, proposing automatic fines even for accidental infractions, citing the potential for serious long-term health consequences. Namajunas expressed gratitude that her injury was not more severe.
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