Jai Opetaia is set to face 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 has been made official. The venue is still unknown. No location is officially known.

For Australian viewers, the TV plans are out. The published plan includes 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 booked, but the place remains a mystery.