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.

The opponent drives into Marcelo using his underhook to bring Marcelo to the mat. But, Marcelo finds the Guillotine, sinks it in, then finishes by squeezing and dropping his left leg over the back.

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.