This month we look back at one of the titanic battles between Daniella Cartier and Diane Hunter. While a tremendous rivalry exited between the two, they shared a mutual respect for one another’s talent and determination. They also developed a keen sense of the other skills and strategies, thus allowing them to prepare for their match ups with an insight that made their matches a tossup.

While the champion is usually the aggressor in a match up, Diane Hunter made clear that she would gladly bring the fight to Cartier. Despite giving up a size advantage, Hunter used her quickness and began maneuvering Cartier into disadvantageous positions. Daniella saw it coming, however, and countered each maneuver In doing so, she tried to gain the upper hand but Diane’s well-planned approach kept one step ahead of the champion.

Finally, a frustrated Daniella had had enough, and moved forward to utilize her leverage and strength against the challenger. As the two seemed ready for a test of strength, Hunter jumped back, allowing Cartier to lurch forward, grasping at the air and losing her balance. In an instant Diane was upon her, pulling Daniella Daniella head over heels. Grasping her by a leg and waist, Diane had Daniella off of the ground, disoriented and helpless.