Rose Namajunas cleared to train after eye surgery from UFC 324 injury

Rose Namajunas has received medical clearance to return to training three months after suffering an eye injury at UFC 324 against Natalia Silva. The former UFC strawweight champion underwent surgery to repair damage caused by an eye poke during the fight. In a Monday social media post, Namajunas announced that both her thumb and eye have fully recovered, though she acknowledged being somewhat out of shape. She called for stricter penalties for eye pokes in MMA, suggesting fighters should be fined even for accidental infractions, arguing that such incidents can have serious long-term health consequences for athletes.