Marcelo lifts the opponent, forcing them to put their hands on the mat. This technique allows for the opening of the inverted armbar.

Marcelo pressures to halfguard, then secures it by using head and arm control.

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 slides his knee through the middle to pass, the opponent turns just for a split second, so Marcelo capitalizes on the mistake by obtaining the seatbelt and putting hooks in.

Marcelo pinches the Head and Arm together, then sweeps using his left hook. Many times its difficult to obtain the Over/Under position, so the Head and Arm control is a great substitution.

Marcelo has mount and the opponent turns to far. Marcelo attempts and rear naked choke, but secures the back instead.

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...

Marcelo pins the left leg of the opponent to his body using an underhook and pressure. He then forces the leg down, steps over with his knee, and pinches the left leg into halfguard. Marcelo quickly releases the pressure and slides int...