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

Rose Namajunas has been medically cleared 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 from an eye poke sustained during the bout. In a social media update, Namajunas revealed that both her thumb and eye have fully recovered, though she acknowledged being slightly out of shape. She called for stricter penalties for eye pokes in MMA, suggesting fighters should be fined even for accidental infractions due to the potential long-term health consequences. Namajunas expressed gratitude that her injury was not more severe and is now preparing for her return to competition.