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Rose Namajunas Returns to Training, Calls for Stricter Eye Poke Rules
21 Apr
Summary
- Rose Namajunas received medical clearance to resume training after three months.
- She suffered an eye injury from an illegal poke during her last fight.
- Namajunas advocates for harsher penalties for eye pokes, even accidental ones.
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas has officially been cleared to resume training after a three-month hiatus. The fighter sustained a significant eye injury during her bout against Natalia Silva on January 24th in Las Vegas.
Following the injury, Namajunas underwent eye surgery, which included the implantation of a canalicular tube to aid in the healing of her tear drainage system. She recently shared an update on her recovery, noting that the tube has been removed and she is now medically cleared.
Namajunas expressed gratitude for her recovery but also highlighted concerns regarding illegal eye pokes in MMA. She proposed stricter penalties, including instant purse deductions, even for accidental fouls, emphasizing the potential long-term health risks fighters face from such incidents.
