Jai Opetaia will fight Noel Mikaelian in a cruiserweight showdown on 13 September 2026. The WBA has signed off on the matchup for the regular cruiserweight belt. The bout has been made official. The venue has not been announced. No location has been set.
For Australian viewers, the TV plans have landed. The published plan shows the online feed, the network, and the start time. UFC.com describes him as a belt hunter. That is the label used by the site. The fight is confirmed, but the place remains a mystery.