Jai Opetaia will fight Noel Mikaelian in a major title clash on 13 September 2026. The WBA has approved the matchup for the regular cruiserweight belt. The bout is now locked in. The venue has not been announced. No location is officially known.
For Australian viewers, the viewing schedule 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 remains a mystery.