"Thank you for doing this and having the sitdown with me. Aside from the competitive rivalry, or whatever it was before, I have a lot of respect for you. I'm a big fan of your game. I love watching you fight. Best of luck here in Salt Lake City, and I really appreciate you and your whole team." — Anthony Smith, expressing his respect and gratitude towards Alex Pereira during their reconciliation.
"The feud initially started when Smith claimed Pereira's rapid rise to UFC success occurred without having his grappling tested. This led to a series of back and forths, with Pereira calling Smith washed up." — Highlighting the origins of the rivalry between Smith and Pereira.
"Pereira gifted Smith a shirt from his brand, which symbolizes their new understanding. Their sitdown was significant in moving past the animosity that had brewed between them." — An insight into how they reconciled.
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