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.

Marcelo secures halfguard using head and arm to gain control. The opponent is controled, so he turns to free his leg.

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

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 pins the left leg of the opponent to his body using an underhook and pressure. He then forces the leg down, steps over with his knee, and pinches the left leg into halfguard. Marcelo quickly releases the pressure and slides int...