The Weekly Wrap: Feb. 14 - Feb. 20

Quoteworthy

"(UFC 97) sold out faster than UFC 83 did last year. We are going back to Montreal," -- UFC president Dana White to The Canadian Press amidst talk of the show’s cancellation.

“During our meeting, the Regie received assurances by the promoter that the security of the participants will be assured and that the regulation on the fight sports will be respected at the time of the event,” -- press release from the Regie des Alcools, des courses et des jeux, the Quebec agency that oversees combat sports, announcing that UFC 97 will take place on April 18.

"That's the worst nightmare I've had about mixed martial arts because when you get tired, that is the nightmare. That's why my nickname is the 'Nightmare,' because my goal is to go into that ring, keep such a high pace… you get tired, and you're done man. There's nothing worse than knowing you have heart, you're a warrior, but you're legs aren't working, your legs are burning, your lungs can't take in enough oxygen, your arms, just the muscles aren't working." -- Diego Sanchez to Sherdog.com.

“The difference between me and other black belts is that I truly believe that jiu-jitsu can be used in all aspects of MMA, because it was created to do that. If you train hard, it will work.” –- Demian Maia to Sherdog.com.

“If I was to fight Anderson (Silva), I could beat Anderson, and if Demian Maia was to fight him, I would bet on Demian to win. So would most fighters that know us. I don’t think that the average fan would. I’m not delusional. I understand what they’ve seen Anderson do.” –- Chael Sonnen on ESPN Radio 1100.

“He comes across on TV shows like he’s just a country boy and not bothered about fame or money, but it’s bulls---. He’s a bigheaded d---head and he’d get a smack in the face if I got the opportunity. And if I could get paid for it, then even better.” –- Dan Hardy to The U.K. Sun, making headlines in his native land by ripping on boxing star Joe Calzaghe.

"I can use steroids or stuff like it, [but] I want to fight in America, and the only way is to do it naturally because you will get caught in America… I can always fight in Japan, and I love fighting there. They always treat me well, but to show the world I'm the best, I think I need to go to America." -- middleweight Gegard Mousasi to Sherdog.com about moving up to heavyweight.

"I can honestly tell any fighter that tries to use steroids or any other illegal substance that those substances are more of a crutch that will harm their ability to succeed in the industry than an asset that will assist them in moving forward in the industry.” –- Kimo Leopoldo in his CSAC application letter dated Jan. 27, who was arrested this week for meth possession.

"I just wanted to win. I'd gotten in there, and that big ole boy entered the cage across from me; they shut the door and locked it. I thought, 'Me and my-get-rich-quick schemes'… That was fun; them boys came to fight. They weren't there to be TV reality douche bags, and they weren't worried about their hair. They were there to fight and win. These guys nowadays are just worried about being a TV star, and that's gonna get your ass kicked." -- Don Frye to Sherdog.com about his thoughts before his first UFC fight.

The Week Ahead

All the fallout from UFC 95, plus Sherdog.com streams the UWC “Man O War” from Fairfax, Virginia on Feb. 21.