Rose Namajunas Cleared to Train After Eye Injury, Advocates for Stricter Eye Poke Penalties
Rose Namajunas cleared from eye injury, calls for stricter punishment
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Rose Namajunas, the former UFC strawweight champion, has been medically cleared to resume training after recovering from an eye injury sustained during her fight against Natalia Silva at UFC 324. She is advocating for stricter penalties for eye pokes in MMA, suggesting instant purse deductions for offenders.
- 01Rose Namajunas has been cleared to resume training after three months of recovery.
- 02She suffered an eye injury from an eye poke during her fight at UFC 324 on January 24.
- 03Namajunas underwent eye surgery to treat the injury, which involved implanting a canalicular tube.
- 04She is calling for stricter punishments for eye pokes, including instant purse deductions.
- 05Namajunas expressed gratitude that her injury was not more severe.
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Rose Namajunas (14-8 MMA, 12-7 UFC), the former UFC strawweight champion, has received medical clearance to return to training after recovering from an eye injury sustained during her fight against Natalia Silva at UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas. Namajunas suffered a significant eye poke during the match, which led to her undergoing surgery to implant a canalicular tube for treatment. In a recent Instagram post, she shared her relief at being cleared and voiced her concerns about eye pokes in MMA, advocating for stricter penalties, including monetary deductions from fighters' purses, even for accidental fouls. Namajunas emphasized the long-term health risks associated with such injuries and expressed gratitude that her condition was not worse. She hopes that her experience will lead to more serious consideration of eye poke penalties in the future.
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