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

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

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 grabs Marcelo's legs attempting to pass. However, this type of guard pass, lowers the head. Allowing for an easier Guillotine.

The opponent drives into Marcelo using his underhook to bring Marcelo to the mat. But, Marcelo finds the Guillotine, sinks it in, then finishes by squeezing and dropping his left leg over the back.

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

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.