Jai Opetaia is set to face Noel Mikaelian in a cruiserweight showdown on 13 September 2026. The WBA has signed off on the matchup as a title fight for the regular cruiserweight strap. The bout is official. The venue is still unknown. No location has been set.
For Australian viewers, the TV plans are now available. The published plan covers the live stream, the TV channel, and the start time. UFC.com labels him a belt hunter. That is the site's assessment. The fight is set, but the place remains a mystery.