Jai Opetaia will fight Noel Mikaelian in a major title clash on 13 September 2026. The WBA has signed off on the matchup as a title fight for the regular cruiserweight strap. The bout is official. The venue has yet to be revealed. No location has been confirmed.

For Australian viewers, the broadcast details are out. The published plan shows the streaming link, the channel, and the start time. UFC.com has profiled him as a belt hunter. That is the site's assessment. The fight is confirmed, but the place has yet to be determined.