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 now locked in. The venue has not been announced. No location is officially known.
For Australian viewers, the TV plans have landed. The published plan covers the online feed, the network, and the start time. UFC.com has profiled him as a belt hunter. That is the site's assessment. The fight is booked, but the place has yet to be determined.