Rose Namajunas cleared to train after eye surgery, calls for stricter rules

Rose Namajunas has received medical clearance to return to training three months after suffering an eye injury at UFC 324. The former UFC strawweight champion underwent surgery following an eye poke sustained in her bout against Natalia Silva. Namajunas posted an update on social media confirming that both her thumb and eye have fully recovered, though she admits being slightly out of shape. She is advocating for stricter penalties for eye pokes, suggesting fighters should be fined even for accidental infractions due to the potential long-term health impacts. Namajunas expressed gratitude that her injury wasn't more severe.