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 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 quickly sweeps with the Underhook, while blocking the far arm from posting controlling the elbow. He really drives his knee to the mat for space, then points his knee away to get pressure to free his leg.

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.

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.