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

Marcelo counters the omoplata by rolling before the opponent can sit up.

Marcelo is in the opponents open guard. He drives in to gain over/under control, then pressures to halfguard using a Knee Outside Pass

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.

The opponent attempts to Pass, grabbing Marcelo's legs. While is head is lowered, Marcelo secures the Guillotine from Guard.

Marcelo forces the opponents back to the mat, then pressures his right knee through to secure halfguard. Marcelo always positions the opponent's back to mat before passing.