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

Rose Namajunas has undergone eye surgery and received medical clearance to resume training three months after suffering an eye injury at UFC 324. The former strawweight champion sustained the injury from an eye poke during her fight with Natalia Silva. Namajunas, who holds a 14-8 record overall and 12-7 in the UFC, posted an update on social media calling for stricter penalties for eye pokes regardless of intent. She suggested immediate point deductions even for accidental infractions, citing the potential long-term health consequences. Namajunas expressed gratitude that her injury was not more severe and confirmed both her thumb and eye have fully recovered, though she acknowledged being slightly out of shape.