Anthony Smith Pays His Bet Debt… with an Eagles Costume on air!
On the latest episode of On Paper, Anthony “Lionheart” Smith had to swallow his pride—and put on an Eagles costume. Confident in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, Smith boldly claimed he would have bet his house on the outcome. When the Eagles won, he was forced to honor his bet in humiliating fashion.
Despite the embarrassment, Smith took it in stride, even sharing a hilarious story about his boxing coach, a die-hard Eagles fan, who once trolled Tom Brady with a “Go Birds” after dropping him in sparring.
DDP vs. Strickland – Strickland Just Didn’t Do Enough
Anthony also broke down Dricus Du Plessis’ victory over Sean Strickland. While dominant, DDP’s performance wasn’t particularly spectacular.
Strickland, known for his relentless jab, struggled to impose his style, and Smith pointed out that he simply didn’t take enough risks to shift the momentum.
Chimaev vs. DDP Next?
With Du Plessis now the champion, the conversation shifted to a potential matchup with Khamzat Chimaev. While Chimaev has long been considered the division’s most feared contender, Smith questioned his consistency.
He noted that while Chimaev has been dominant, inactivity and recent performances make this fight far more competitive than many expect.
Zhang Weili’s Dominance Shocks the UFC World
Zhang Weili successfully defended her title against Tatiana Suarez, who many believed was destined for championship gold. Smith and the panel praised Zhang’s incredible takedown defense, stopping 15 of 16 attempts, which proved to be the key factor in her dominant victory.
The discussion then turned to her next challenger, with Valentina Shevchenko emerging as the most likely contender.
Bryce Mitchell’s Controversy Sparks Debate
The show also touched on the recent controversy surrounding Bryce Mitchell, following his appearance on The Jaxxon Podcast, which was later deleted.
Smith acknowledged that the fighter’s media presence often leads to unnecessary trouble.
Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake – The Beef Heats Up
In a surprising detour, the conversation shifted to the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Smith and the hosts discussed Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance, which many saw as a definitive victory lap in their rivalry.
With major UFC matchups and pop culture moments unfolding, On Paper continues to be a must-watch for fight fans and sports enthusiasts alike.
Final Thoughts
From honoring a brutal Super Bowl bet to breaking down UFC’s biggest fights, Anthony Smith and On Paper delivered another episode packed with insight, humor, and unfiltered opinions. Whether it’s discussing title fights, controversial figures, or even rap beefs, Smith keeps it real and never holds back.
With major matchups on the horizon and plenty of drama inside and outside the Octagon, there’s no shortage of topics to tackle. Stay tuned for the next episode, where Smith and the crew will continue to break down the fight game—both in and out of the cage.
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