Rose Namajunas undergoes eye surgery, cleared to return after UFC 324 injury

Rose Namajunas has undergone surgery on her eye and is now medically cleared to resume training after a three-month recovery period. The former UFC strawweight champion suffered an eye injury during her bout with Natalia Silva at UFC 324, which required surgical intervention. Namajunas posted an update on social media calling for stricter penalties for eye pokes, even if accidental, citing the long-term health risks they pose to fighters. She expressed gratitude that her injury was not more severe and confirmed she is currently out of shape but eager to return. Her professional record stands at 14–8 overall and 12–7 in the UFC.