World Championships day 3: Several Swedes punch their ticket to the semis!

Hanna Palmquist wins gruelling fight

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Flyweight Hanna Palmquist entered the competitions by taking on Marta Pankiv from Team Ukraine.

In a gruelling first round, the Swede pressed her opponent against the cage as she landed her heavy left over and over. The second round continued in the same fashion, with neither fighter getting much done.

In the third, Pankiv went for broke and was able to take Palmquist down several times. After the final bell, the Swede stood as the winner via unanimous decision. She will now face the tough Chloe Gowen from England in the semifinals.

• Hanna Palmquist def. Marta Pankiv via unanimous decision