Marcelo sets up the xguard by sweeping, secures xguard, then redirects the opponent to complete the sweep.

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.

The opponent is defensive, so to expose the opponent to make a mistake, Marcelo jumps to knee on belly. Marcelo quickly switches to mount when given the opportunity.

Marcelo has the Seatbelt back control, then puts his 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 is in sidecontrol, then lifts the opponent's head to reveal his neck. Marcelo slips on his rear naked choke attempt, but obtains the Over/Under Seatbelt back control instead. He finishes by putting the hooks in.

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...

Marcelo forces the opponent's back to the mat then preforms a standing pass. Marcelo pins the opponent down with his right hand, while kicking his far leg back to free his leg. He then goes to knee on belly then transitions to mount.