The match started out at a brisk pace with Heaven taking charge immediately. Her attack placed Cartier on the defensive, backing away from the champion. Heaven delivered several blows to Daniella's midsection and legs, varying her targets and keeping her opponent off balance.

Cartier appeared shell-shocked by the sudden barrage, and it appeared that the months away from training may have left her rusty and tentative. With confusion in Cartier's eyes, Heaven continued to press the attack.