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UFC: Rose Namajunas wants stronger penalties for eye pokes

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Flyweight Rose Namajunas has called on the UFC to introduce sterner penalties for eye pokes by fighters.

Namajunas, 33, has been cleared to return to training three months after undergoing eye surgery to repair damage suffered in her defeat by Natalia Silva at UFC 324.

Following the fight in January, American Namajunas said Brazilian Silva had poked her in the eye “a few times” and that a silicone tube was required to correct the issue.

Namajunas said on social media on Monday that she was “finally healthy” but urged the organisation to start imposing financial sanctions, whether or not pokes are deliberate.

“I’m a bit out of shape, but I’m cleared to train now,” former UFC strawweight champion Namajunas posted.

“I really hope eye pokes will be taken more seriously in the future. I propose instant purse deduction even for an accident.

“An accident that could seriously affect a fighter’s health long-term. Anyways, I’m just grateful that it was not more serious.”


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