Generally his victims didn't resist because they thought as freediver he would surface quickly to take a deep breath... But one day... a recruit took off Michael mask and start to hold him firmly at his abdomen to force him to exhale..
The safety divers looked at the 2 guys fighting UW with delight, smiling and happy to see that Michael had found a stronger opponent, The guy needed to surface but Michael impeded him, and the recruit made him a rear choke but Michael prefered to drown instead of giving up because he remebered the MMA warriors rule : "Death before dishonour".
Finally the assistant divers had to give air both guys. But both wanted to return down the pool for a second round. The Chief asked to put both men ouside the pool.