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

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.

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

Marcelo takes the back from mount. The opponent turns slightly and Marcelo secures the head. He lifts and scoots under to get the back.