Rose Namajunas undergoes eye surgery, cleared to return to training

Rose Namajunas has undergone eye surgery and has now been medically cleared to return to training. The former UFC strawweight champion suffered an eye injury during her fight with Natalia Silva at UFC 324 three months ago after receiving a finger poke to the eye. Namajunas posted an update on social media calling for stricter penalties for eye pokes, even accidental ones, suggesting fighters should be fined immediately regardless of intent. She expressed gratitude that her injury was not worse and stated she is now fully recovered, though slightly out of shape. The post includes a video of her post-surgery condition.