Namajunas undergoes eye surgery after pokes at UFC 324

Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas underwent eye surgery on Tuesday to repair the damage suffered during her fight with Natalia Silva at UFC 324. Namajunas, 33 years old, lost by decision to Silva in the event held last weekend in Las Vegas. Namajunas herself shared details about the surgery through her social media.

Namajunas surgery post

Her husband, Pat Barry, confirmed that the procedure was completed.

I’m going to have surgery. Canalicular tube surgery. They poked my eye several times in the fight. My tube is broken, so they’re going to fix it now. I’m going to have a silicone tube in my eye. Three months, pray for me, guys. I’m glad we can fix it.

Rose Namajunas

A canalicular laceration refers to trauma to the eye’s drainage system.

Namajunas (14-8) lost by decision in three rounds against Silva (19-5-1), although many observers felt she won two of the three rounds. The fight at 125 pounds had major implications, as Silva and Namajunas are ranked as numbers 1 and 7 in the world in the flyweight category, according to the UFC. Silva was not penalized for any eye pokes during UFC 324.