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

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 attempts a sweep, but the opponent counters by moving to the otherside. Marcelo blocks the guard pass with his knees, then rotates on the bottom, using his legs to capture the opponents arm, landing in the crucifix position.

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...