The fighters worked in and out of the clinch with each able to press the other into the cage. Duarte scored a head toss takeover and tried for a head and arm triangle choke. Macias escaped and the fighters went back to standing to trade strikes. Several times Duarte shot for takedowns, but always Macias was able to sprawl and get back to standing. Round two saw Macias turn up his striking game including multiple leg kicks. Duarte continued to work for takedowns but Macias was able to sprawl and work back to standing. Late in the round Duarte pulled Macias down, but Macias used head pressure to get back to standing to end the round. Round three had Macias successfully defending multiple takedown attempts by way of sprawling then going back to standing. Finally Duarte was able to get the fight to the mat and work GNP from inside the guard of Macias. Off of his back Macias showed a good guard and quickly threw up an armbar to get the submission victory at 2:06 of the third round.