Robots in the Ring: WestCol, Blessd and the Stream Fighters Phenomenon

With each passing day, streaming gets to a new level. Platforms such as Kick have elevated many influencers throughout the world to levels of fame they couldn’t even envision for themselves. One of those who have risen through the ranks of Kick streamers is WestCol. As far as Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world in general go, WestCol is one of the most popular streamers, and content creators on the market. Born Luis Fernando Villa Alvarez, this 25-year-old Colombian streamer is expanding his influence as we speak. 

Endeavor Known as Stream Fighters 

WestCol didn’t want to remain famous for what he started with, but to achieve even more and expand his portfolio. Back in 2024, he became the most-followed streamer on Kick with his gaming content. Yet, even then, he expanded his work into amateur boxing. In 2022, he founded Stream Fighters, which is an amateur boxing promotion that features celebrities from all spheres of work fighting in boxing matches under his umbrella. The first edition was held in 2022, on October 1st, and today we are on the brink of the fifth edition of the event, which is scheduled for November 14th, at Coliseo MedPlus, Bogota, Colombia. 

In addition to the standard fighting card, the main event is a one-of-a-kind boxing match featuring WestCol and his good friend, musician Blessd. Stream Fighters 5 is almost here, and here’s what you can expect from the event. 

WestCol vs. Blessd: A Robot Fight

As we said, Stream Fighters 5 brings to the table a lot more than what you’d expect from an average boxing promotion. The main event of the evening is a boxing match, but it is not what you’re expecting. WestCol and Blessd will be in the respective corners in charge of their prize fighters’ performances. The contestants are going to be humanoid robots. It is hard to believe that we are living in such a reality, but the time has finally come for human fighters to leave their gloves hanging. The funny part is that a streamer of WestCol’s renown is leading the revolution. What’s even better is that you can bet on WestCol vs Blessd in this one-of-a-kind event. 

It is hard to envision how this fight will play out. At the end of the day, Blessd and WestCol are good friends, streaming partners, and collaborate on their music together. Yet, we believe that as far as the ring goes during Stream Fighters 5, they will go all out. The only issue is that we do not know just how skilled they have become in maneuvering their robots, so betting on this event is not going to be an easy feat. What’s known is that Blessd has taken a liking to Stream Fighters. He was a music guest star during SF4, and now he is one of the stars of the main event. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him in the ring fighting with his own hands when it comes to the next edition of the promotion, considering how involved he has gotten with it in the meantime. 

So, what awaits us is two robots fighting, with some of Colombia’s biggest stars controlling them. WestCol already introduced his audience with his prize fighter. It is a 1.7m tall humanoid robot, which allegedly cost more than $100,000. Despite that price, it is still unable to recognize its master, as during the warm-ups and demonstration of skills it managed to land a hit on WestCol, sparking an internet debate about whether it is a smart move to have robots fight, and what it will look like when two of them meet in the ring. 

While robots will be robots, what they can or cannot do in the boxing duel relies fully on the skills in controlling them, developed by WestCol and Blessd during the months leading to this fight. If they’ve been working on their motor functions, it is possible that we will be looking at a fight filled with quick motions, speed, and some superb striking. It will be fun seeing how this plays out. The interest in the fight is massive, and it’s no secret that the audience of Stream Fighters is growing. So far, more than six thousand tickets have been sold for the upcoming event, while the previous edition attracted 4.6 million concurrent viewers, which is an all-time record at Kick. 

If everything goes well and according to plan, this event might usher in a new era of boxing. For many of us, this will be the first time betting on the robots fighting. Considering that the betting market for this event changes as days go by, it might be a good idea to use this event to test Stake’s unique promotion that gives players a refund on your first SF5 bet. This online casino and sportsbook is covering all fights on the Stream Fighters 5 event, and you’d be wise to check out the odds on their platform if you plan on betting on SF5. 

While fighting will be the main subject of Stream Fighters 5, this event brings a lot more to the table. 

Music and Live Broadcast

Stream Fighters is never all about fighting. It is about music too, and about bringing what the show is all about to a broader audience. Entertainment elements will be over the place, with different special entrances and already scheduled musical acts. All of you who are not able to attend the show at the Coliseo MedPlus will be able to witness the show through WestCol on Kick streaming channel. The Colombian streamer brings the show to his audience and people who don’t usually follow him as he attempts to make Stream Fighters bigger than life continue. 

As far as music goes, this time around Blessd will not be singing as he has other duties to attend. But, don’t worry, the lineup for SF5 is quite good even without him. Those who have confirmed their presence at the event include the likes of Aria Vega, Kris R, and Sech. While the tickets for the entire show have not yet been sold, it is expected that the arena will be packed with approximately 20 thousand people in attendance. 

It is evident that the Stream Fighters event is growing with each subsequent event, and the numbers support this notion. As we said, Stream Fighters 4 achieved a high of 4.6 million concurrent viewers. This number was almost halved for the previous event in August, when there were 2.55 million viewers. Compared to what we have today, SF3 only had a peak of 1.7 million concurrent viewers. 

SF aided WestCol in further increasing his online presence, thus making him the most followed person on Kick with 2.97 million, also holding the record for the biggest viewership with over 4 million live viewers. His dominance can be seen through the numbers that other streamers have, with the second-place popularity belonging to Andy Dante “elzeein” Merino Ramirez at 1.35 million. The road from 147.5K viewers for the first Stream Fighters event to what we have today shows that consistent growth is not only possible but also achievable for WestCol & Co. When you take a look at who else is featuring on the upcoming card, you can tell that everyone wants the exposure that WestCol and Kick bring to the table. 

Stream Fighters 5 Full Card

WestCol vs. Blessd is the main event of the SF5, and their robot battle will certainly attract a lot of attention because of the format that was never seen before, and we’re talking about the humanoid robots fighting each other under the control of the two influencers. In addition to that bout Stream Fighters brings a lot of true boxing to the table. 

The co-main event is a bout between Andrea Valdiri and La Divaza. It is rare, or mostly impossible, to see a cross gender fight in boxing, and yet here we are. Valdiri and La Divaza will face off in a female vs. male boxing duel that will be a clash of Colombia vs. Venezuela and who has more influence on Instagram and TikTok. Considering that Valdiri has previous boxing experience and took her training super seriously, there was no female contender for her to accept the bout. La Divaza stepped up, and with some rule changes for this fight, we will see some interesting exchange of strikes when this one commences. 

In the duel between Sebastucho and Leandro, we will see a result of a clash between stand-up comedy and Kick streaming. According to the bookies, Sebastucho doesn’t stand a chance in this duel, and with his odds set at 2.40 and Leandro’s at 1.50, we can see why. La Sapa took preparation for this bout more seriously than Sebastucho, and the bookies believe it will show in the ring. 

The same cannot be said for Valentino Lazaro vs. Emiro Navarro, as with these two men we have fighters who want to make it all about boxing. They’ve done their best to sell this fight, as both men have been calling out each other on social media, and have been dueling even during the face-off. Even the bookies cannot make the difference between the two, and 1.80/1.90 odds tell a tale of a true boxing duel on this card. 

By now you know that Stream Fighters is not an ordinary boxing promotion. It is more of a crossover between UFC, WWE, Zuffa Boxing, and Matchroom Boxing. How else could you explain the bout that is Alexa Torrex & Karola Alcendra vs. Beba & Yaya? That’s right, we’re talking about a tag team duel. What’s even better, there’s also a fight between Willito/Lonche vs. Chanty/Incognito. That’s right, one of the fighters has not yet been announced. SF5 promises a lot, and with the way WestCol & Co have been conducting their business, a lot can be expected from the upcoming event. 

The fights that we have listed so far are not the entire card. The entire event has 10 fights. The remaining ones include Herrera vs. JH De La Cruz in what’s perceived as one of the more one-sided bouts at this event, as De La Cruz not only has previous boxing experience but has also undergone a full training camp, leaving Herrera with little to no chance to win this fight. The same can be said for the duel between Samantha Correa and Cami Pulgarin, where the difference between the two fighters is over 20cm, making the height, weight, and reach difference insurmountable. Cami Pulgarin is at a disadvantage, but we believe she can defy the odds. 

The odds will have to be defied by El Agropecuario too, as he is facing an experienced boxer in Daren and when the two meet, his cattle work will do him no help if he fails to land a few significant hits. Daren, on the other hand has losses on previous SF events, but due his training has a massive advantage over his opponent. The tenth and final fight for the evening is going to be Reydelacity vs. Wegotkicks. These two influencers have built their fame in the sneakers and urban style niches, and for them this will be more than a boxing duel, but an attempt to show who is the bigger influencer in the niche. 

As you can see, Stream Fighters 5 is bringing a lot to the table. Boxing will be the central theme of the night, but with robot fighting, influences clashing, and popularity at stake, you can expect a spectacle that will transcend boxing. SF has grown quite a lot in the past few years under the tutelage of WestCol, and this edition has all the promise of being the best so far in the history of the promotion. We can only view it and judge afterward. November 14th can’t come fast enough.