Jai Opetaia will fight Noel Mikaelian in a cruiserweight showdown on 13 September 2026. The WBA has approved the matchup as a title fight for the regular cruiserweight strap. The bout is now locked in. The venue has not been announced. No location has been set.

For Australian viewers, the TV plans are now available. The published plan includes the online feed, the network, and the start time. UFC.com labels him a belt hunter. That is how the site describes him. The fight is set, but the place remains a mystery.