Marcelo obtains overunder and secures halfguard, then passes.

Marcelo counters the omoplata by rolling before the opponent can sit up.

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 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.