When Hunter loosened her held ever so slightly, Dixxon thought she saw an opportunity for escape, and lunged forward. Hunter, however, has loosened her hold hoping that Donna would move forward. She immediately regained control, forcing her leg deeper into the space between Dixxon's shoulder and and chin, gaining much better leverage to choke her.

Hunter varied her efforts, leaning forward and then back, keeping Dixxon from being able to try to escape from the front or the back. While this proved effective in sustaining her attack, it prevented Diane from maintaining her balance and she was unable to continue the hold for a sufficient period of time.