WILL STONE swapped the cage for the Commons earlier this year, becoming the MP for Swindon North after the general election.
Now, he is preparing to fight a Mixed Martial Arts professional.
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Stone, 43, has practised Brazillian jiu-jitsu for 17 years and is also a black belt in judo.
He trained 15 times a week before jumping into the world of politics.
The Labour MP is now going back to his roots ahead of a huge charity fight against MMA pro Matt Inman.
Discussing the bout with ITV News, Stone said: “I’m not scared.
“I think I can win. I’ve probably got a 20 per cent chance of winning.
“Matt is a very established fighter. He’s good but I’m strong in certain positions.
“So if I can get on his feet I’ve got a chance.”
Stone, who previously worked as a rifleman in the British Army, believes his experiences have made him strong enough for a career in politics.
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He continued: “Both the army and competing in jiu-jitsu makes you quite robust, and I think that’s very important for an MP because it is an arduous job.
“Jiu-jitsu is live action problem solving. So I’m trying to submit my opponent while they’re trying to submit me.
“So you have to think on your feet constantly. And I think that’s useful in politics. You’ve got to be malleable for both.”
Discussing his training ahead of the fight, Stone added: “I’m getting about one session in a week, but I’m doing strength and conditioning… So I’m keeping my body strong.
“But jiu-jitsu; I used to do 15 classes a week – I can’t do that now.”
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