Perth, Australia — Shannon Gardiner delivered yet another stellar performance on Saturday night, successfully defending her coveted WBC MuayThai Super-Featherweight World Title for the second time. Facing the division’s top contender, Scotland’s #1-ranked Claire Rankin, Gardiner showcased her class and championship pedigree in the main event of the MuayThai Super Series.
From the opening bell, the reigning champion established her rhythm with precision striking, ring craft, and intelligent defense. Rankin pushed forward with determination, but struggled to find meaningful openings against Gardiner’s superior timing and composure.
As the rounds progressed, Gardiner’s dominance became increasingly evident. Controlling every exchange, the champion blended sharp kicks, accurate boxing combinations, and fluid movement to dictate the contest from start to finish.
The judges’ scorecards told the story: a clean sweep of 50-45 across all three tallies, confirming Gardiner’s victory in all five rounds.
With this triumph, Shannon Gardiner not only retains her world title, but further cements her status as one of the elite forces in women’s MuayThai. Her performance in Perth was nothing short of a masterclass — a statement to challengers around the globe that the green and gold strap remains firmly over Australian shoulders.
The MuayThai world now waits to see who will dare step forward for her next defense.