Jai Opetaia is set to face Noel Mikaelian in a cruiserweight showdown on 13 September 2026. The WBA has signed off on the matchup for the regular cruiserweight belt. The bout is now locked in. The venue has not been announced. No location has been set.
For Australian viewers, the broadcast details 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 label used by the site. The fight is set, but the place has yet to be determined.