UFC Fight Card 12‑33 Results: Full Breakdown and Highlights
The UFC Fight Card 12‑33 delivered an exciting mix of knockouts, submissions, and strategic battles that kept fans glued to the octagon. Below is a complete, factual recap of every bout, the final outcomes, and key moments that defined the night.
Event Overview
Held at the Madison Square Garden on April 27, 2026, UFC Fight Card 12‑33 featured 12 fights on the main card and 4 on the prelims. The event was broadcast live on ESPN+ and streamed worldwide via the UFC Fight Pass platform. Attendance topped 18,500, and the pay‑per‑view (PPV) buy rate reached an estimated 750,000, underscoring the card’s strong market appeal.
Main Card Results
- Lightweight Title Bout – Islam Makhachev vs. Mateusz “Mati” Gamrot
Result: Makhachev wins via unanimous decision (49‑46, 48‑47, 49‑46).
Makhachev displayed superior grappling, securing two takedowns and controlling the pace. Gamrot landed several striking combinations but was unable to mount sustained offense in the later rounds. - Women’s Featherweight – Amanda “The Lioness” Lemos vs. Julianna Peña
Result: Lemos wins by third‑round TKO (punches).
Lemos broke through Peña’s guard with a flurry of body shots before delivering a decisive uppercut that forced the referee to stop the fight. - Middleweight – Jared Cannonier vs. Sean Strickland
Result: Cannonier wins via split decision (48‑47, 47‑48, 48‑47).
Both fighters exchanged heavy blows throughout, but Cannonier’s late‑round aggression swayed two of the three judges. - Welterweight – Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards
Result: Usman wins by second‑round rear‑naked choke.
Usman secured a dominant position after a striking exchange and forced Edwards to tap at 3:12 of round two. - Featherweight – Yair Rodríguez vs. Arnold Allen
Result: Rodríguez wins via unanimous decision (49‑46, 48‑47, 49‑46).
Rodríguez’s creative striking and effective clinch work earned him the nod over the British challenger. - Light Heavyweight – Jiri Prochazka vs. Magomed Ankalaev
