In this technique, Marcelo enters into Xguard from halfguard.

Marcelo sets up the xguard by sweeping, secures xguard, then redirects the opponent to complete the sweep.

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 has the Seatbelt back control, then puts his hooks in.

Marcelo is in sidecontrol, then lifts the opponent's head to reveal his neck. Marcelo slips on his rear naked choke attempt, but obtains the Over/Under Seatbelt back control instead. He finishes by putting the hooks in.

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.