At dawn, the Spanish column started the march, but in the Palmar de Ampudia they had to fight against a Cuban ambush, placed by General José.

Cuban Brigadier Agustín Cebreco flanked the enemy on the left and reached the Baconao River, where José, at the top of the Loma del Trucutú, was fighting.

After nine hours of fighting, the Mambises took possession of the heights of Sao del Indio and forced the Hispanics to retreat with numerous casualties.

At dawn on September 2, the colonial force began the march towards the nearby city and the Cubans were only able to harass the rear.

This battle, victorious for the Cubans, concluded the successful First Eastern Campaign, commanded by Lieutenant General Antonio Maceo.