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Rose Namajunas reflects on purpose and future in MMA

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:09 AM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Rose Namajunas reflects on purpose and future in MMA
Summary

Rose Namajunas, the former two-time UFC women's strawweight champion, is currently on hiatus while recovering from an eye injury sustained in her UFC 324 loss to Natalia Silva in January. The injury required canalicular tube surgery, which set her back three months. Namajunas is considering her future in the sport as she evaluates her recent fight outcomes, specifically three consecutive losses where title shot opportunities were at stake. She expresses a desire to return to the octagon but wants to ensure that her next fight holds personal significance.

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  • •Namajunas underwent surgery after UFC 324 due to an eye injury.
  • •She is on a break from fighting to reflect on her career.
  • •Namajunas lost her last three fights, each tied to potential title shots.
  • •She aims to return to competition with a clear purpose.
  • •Her current status remains unbooked for future fights.
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  • 5:09 AMYahoo Sports — Rose Namajunas searching for 'purpose and reason' in fighting again
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Former two-time UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas suffered an eye injury that required surgery following her last fight. The injury was a result of eye pokes during her UFC 324 loss to Natalia Silva in January. "It was like a three-month process. Right after the fight I had to get ...

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