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 has been made official. The venue has yet to be revealed. No location is officially known.

For Australian viewers, the TV plans are now available. The published plan covers the streaming link, the channel, and the start time. UFC.com labels him a belt hunter. That is the label used by the site. The fight is booked, but the place is still unknown.