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

Rose Namajunas has undergone successful eye surgery and received medical clearance to return to training three months after her UFC 324 bout. The former UFC strawweight champion suffered an eye injury from a finger poke during her fight with Natalia Silva at the January event. Namajunas, who holds a 14-8 overall record and 12-7 UFC record, posted an update on social media Monday announcing her recovery. She called for stricter penalties for eye pokes in MMA, suggesting 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 is now working to regain her fighting condition.