Rose Namajunas Discusses Her Eye Injury and Road Back to the Octagon

Rose Namajunas Discusses Her Eye Injury and Road Back to the Octagon

July 16, 2026 · 45 min

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Rose Namajunas discusses her career, injury recovery, and future in the UFC.

Former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas joins Josh Thomson on Weighing In for an in-depth conversation about her incredible career, her return from injury, chasing another UFC championship, and what's next in the flyweight division. Rose opens up about life outside the Octagon, the challenges of training camps, overcoming adversity, and the mindset that helped her become one of the greatest female fighters in UFC history. She also reflects on her iconic victories over Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Zhang Weili, discusses potential future opponents, and shares what continues to motivate her as she pursues another world title. 💧 Stay Hydrated with LMNT This offer may be claimed for LMNT customers, ONLY THROUGH OUR LINK! http://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn 🛒 Josh's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PXSPXPTQ4J26QW4FP4T5 🎙️ Watch more interviews on Weighing In Xtra! https://www.youtube.com/@weighinginxtra 🔥 Join the Weighing In Membership Become a member for exclusive perks: 💥 $1.99/month – Priority fan questions 💥 $4.99/month – Early access to videos and the opportunity to debate Josh on the show! 📲 Follow Us Instagram &…

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