As Cartier arose, Mayfield grabbed her and placed her in a double-armed choke hold. Pulling back, she prevented Daniella from reaching out to grab her legs or a handful of hair. Instead, Cartier struggled for her breath and attempted to pull her knees forward.

Grabbing onto Mayfield's arms, Cartier pulled herself up and off of the ground, thereby freeing her legs. With her legs free, she pushed hard against the floor with her right foot, pushing back against Mayfield and twisting her backwards to her left. Mayfield, taken by surprise was unable to maintain her balance and fell backwards, crashing heavily onto her back with Daniella falling on top of her.