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

Rose Namajunas has undergone eye surgery and received medical clearance to return to training three months after her last fight. The former UFC strawweight champion (14-8, 12-7 UFC) suffered an eye injury from a finger poke during her bout against Natalia Silva at UFC 324. Namajunas posted an update on social media calling for stricter penalties for eye pokes, even accidental ones, suggesting immediate point deductions regardless of intent. She expressed gratitude that her injury was not worse and confirmed that both her thumb and eye have fully recovered, though she is currently somewhat out of shape.