Young Titan Xie Bin Pulls Off a Fast & Furious Finish
In a Flash
Manila’s Mall of the Philippines Stage was buzzing on July 27, but the only thing that really triggered the crowd was Xie Bin’s decisive guillotine choke on Sor Sey, a punch that took no more than 1 minute and 55 seconds of the opening round.
- 20‑year‑old Xie Bin – 4-2 record, climbing the featherweight ladder.
- 35‑year‑old Sor Sey – veteran from Cambodia, 4-2 too.
- Venue: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines.
Size and Strategy
The Tianjin Top Team pro saw his opponent as a “short cannon” and didn’t waste a second. He pressed Sey down, used his height advantage like a bulldog with a chew toy, and forced the fight to the ground before he could even swing a leg.
Ground and Pound
- Xie surfaced into side control almost instantly.
- He began spamming strikes like a texting robot—quick, relentless, and precise.
- After a few sharp punches, Xie slid into a keylock, then—just like a magician—swapped to the guillotine finish.
Victory in a Snap
The tap came at 1:55, short of the 2‑minute mark, and it wasn’t from anything but the choke. Xie’s sequence from strikes to submission felt like a well‑rehearsed dance routine—with Sor Sey taking the direction from a very quick “stop.”
What this Means
- It’s the fourth straight win for Xie.
- Three of those wins were finishes.
- He’s still only 20—his full potential is far from exhausted.
- Not only is Xie climbing the ranks, but he’s also chasing the title to be the first Chinese male athlete ever to grab a ONE World Championship.
Takeaway
When a young fighter like Xie takes a seasoned older opponent, the size difference, slick techniques, and a guaranteed “power guillotine” promise can make the calendar’s best fight for the moment:
“A crown isn’t just a title on a belt. It’s the look on a champion’s face after each submission.”
