Overview
- Namajunas had surgery Tuesday to repair a torn tear‑drainage canal, with husband and coach Pat Barry confirming the procedure was completed.
- She will have tubing in her eye and nose for about three months and has been advised not to blow her nose during recovery.
- Namajunas said she was poked in the eye multiple times against Natalia Silva and could not see after the second round, yet no fouls were penalized.
- The closely contested bout ended in a unanimous decision for Silva, who is now positioned for a flyweight title opportunity against Valentina Shevchenko, according to MMA reporting.
- The incident adds to a run of serious eye‑poke cases in the UFC, with fighters and observers calling for stricter in‑fight enforcement and clearer safety protocols.