Namajunas Wants Stronger Penalties For Eye Pokes

Flyweight Rose Namajunas has called connected nan UFC to present sterner penalties for oculus pokes by fighters.

Namajunas, 33, has been cleared to return to training 3 months aft undergoing oculus room to repair harm suffered successful her conclusion by Natalia Silva astatine UFC 324.

Following nan conflict successful January, American Namajunas said Brazilian Silva had poked her successful nan oculus "a fewer times" and that a silicone conduit was required to correct nan issue.

Namajunas said connected societal media connected Monday that she was "finally healthy" but urged nan organisation to commencement imposing financial sanctions, whether aliases not pokes are deliberate.

"I'm a spot retired of shape, but I'm cleared to train now," erstwhile UFC strawweight champion Namajunas posted.

"I really dream oculus pokes will beryllium taken much earnestly successful nan future. I propose instant purse conclusion moreover for an accident.

"An mishap that could earnestly impact a fighter's wellness long-term. Anyways, I'm conscionable grateful that it was not much serious."