Rossland’s Keanan Patershuk’s next MMA fight will come Friday in Cincinatti against Florida’s Jimmy Hinel.
Patershuk (7-4-0) is is coming off a loss on Feb. 28 to Saskatoon’s Hunter Lee in a bout for the vacant Canadian middleweight title.
Patershuk will be in tough against Hinel (4-1-0), who is both taller and heavier. Patershuk, 32, stands five-foot-11 and weighs 184 pounds while Hinel, 29, is six-foot-three, 203 pounds. Hinel won his last bout on April 19, 2025.
In a Facebook post, Patersehuk said the match comes after “months of sacrifice” and “countless hours in the gym.”
“Every early morning, every hard round, every setback has led to this moment,” he said.
“Expect a performance that leaves no doubt. Fast, technical and relentless. The best version of me steps into that cage and I plan to put on a show that everyone in attendance and everyone watching will remember.
“Massive respect to my opponent for accepting this fight and stepping up to the challenge. It takes courage to answer the call and I know he’ll be bringing his best. When that cage door closes, respect remains but so does my mission.”
