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

Marcelo moves around in sidecontrol forcing the opponent to expose a mistake. The opponent leaves his neck open, so Marcelo sinks in the Guillotine from sidecontrol.

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 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.