BRAVE Combat Federation is set to electrify Slovenia once again with its fifth event in the country as BRAVE CF 96 lands in Ljubljana on June 7. A key matchup on the card features Slovenian favorite David Forster taking on Estonia’s surging talent Kristjan Tõniste in a compelling Super Lightweight bout.

Forster, no stranger to BRAVE CF’s Slovenian showcases, is stepping into the cage on home soil for the third time. After a strong debut win at BRAVE CF 70, he has since faced tough opposition, suffering consecutive defeats at BRAVE CF 79 and BRAVE CF 81. Fighting in front of a home crowd, Forster knows this is a crucial opportunity to halt the skid and restore his path in the competitive Super Lightweight division.

Tõniste’s rise meets Forster’s fight for redemption

Opposing him is Estonia’s Kristjan Tõniste, who made an impressive first impression at BRAVE CF 81. In his debut, Tõniste controlled the action for three rounds against Slovenian grappler Domen Drnovsek, showcasing striking precision, consistent forward pressure, and calm under fire to earn a unanimous decision win.

Tõniste now enters BRAVE CF 96 with confidence and momentum, eager to climb the division ranks and add another hometown favorite to his growing resume. With aspirations of becoming a legitimate Super Lightweight contender, another dominant performance could propel him further into title conversations.

For Forster, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A win in Ljubljana would not only silence critics but could also reset his career trajectory, especially in front of a passionate local fanbase.

As both fighters come into this bout with different trajectories—but equally high motivation—their showdown is expected to deliver intense action and pivotal implications for the Super Lightweight division.