In this technique, Marcelo enters into Xguard from halfguard.

Marcelo passes to halfguard using pressure, turns, then frees the leg to secure sidecontrol.

Marcelo secures halfguard using head and arm to gain control. The opponent is controled, so he turns to free his leg.

The opponent gives his back then Marcelo secures the Over/Under seatbelt control. The opponent leaves his arm open, so Marcelo obtains the crucifix position. He flattens the opponent out and locks in the RNC.

Marcelo attempts a sweep, but the opponent counters by moving to the otherside. Marcelo blocks the guard pass with his knees, then rotates on the bottom, using his legs to capture the opponents arm, landing in the crucifix position.

Marcelo has an underhook and head control. Hes lifts and sweep, while blocking the opponents arm from posting with the underhook.

Marcelo is slipping off in position, but retains the Over/Under Seatbelt control. He then readjusts to a more favored position. It's important to hold the Over/Under Seatbelt control to secure a strong back control.

Marcelo has obtained halfguard. He turns his body to press the opponent's shoulders to the mat. Marcelo then controls the opponent by pressing on the oppoent's hip and by blocking the top arm. He then frees his leg and switches into th...