Jai Opetaia will fight Noel Mikaelian in a cruiserweight showdown on 13 September 2026. The WBA has approved the matchup for the regular cruiserweight belt. The bout has been made official. The venue is still unknown. No location has been confirmed.

For Australian viewers, the broadcast details are now available. The published plan shows the online feed, the network, and the start time. UFC.com has profiled him as a belt hunter. That is the label used by the site. The fight is booked, but the place remains a mystery.