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

For Australian viewers, the broadcast details are now available. The published plan shows the streaming link, the channel, and the start time. UFC.com has profiled him as a belt hunter. That is how the site describes him. The fight is set, but the place remains a mystery.