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

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

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 opponents momentum is turned against him in this sweep. Marcelo then quickly mounts, the opponent turns away, so Marcelo steps and sits across the body to obtain Seatbelt control.

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 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.