TAI CHI EXPERT TO MAKE UFC DEBUT

Las Vegas, NV - Tai Chi teacher Lance Worthington of Des Moines, IA will make his debut in the octagon at UFC 85, it was announced today.

Worthington's opponent in the middleweight battle will be Brazilian Muay Thai champion Landroso "The Piranha" Barbera.

"I'm looking forward to bringing fluidity of motion and a sense of calm into the ring," said Worthington.

Barbera replied: "I am going to skin him alive with my hands and then samba de roda on his entrails."