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

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 she sustained during her fight with Natalia Silva in January. Namajunas posted an update on social media stating 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, citing the long-term health consequences such injuries can cause. Namajunas, who holds a 14-8 record overall and 12-7 in the UFC, expressed gratitude that her injury wasn't more severe.