LABOUR MP Will Stone is swapping the House of Commons for a different kind of scrap entirely this weekend.
Stone – who has been dubbed the world’s hardest politician – is taking on Matt Inman in an MMA contest as part of the Polaris 30 card in Croydon, although it won’t be unfamiliar to the Swindon North MP.
Stone, 43, practised Brazilian 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.
Stone, MP for Swindon North, said to ITV News: “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 added to BBC: “It’s a very different world to be in. It’s exciting to be part of it.
“I love being a politician, it truly is an honour. But I also like being here. It brings you back to your roots and it’s a really nice thing.
He added: “I’ve competed across the world. Not done as well as I would have liked.
“I’ve stepped on the mat with hundreds of people watching me. I’m not nervous to go into a debate.
“If I’m willing to fight and grapple someone there is significantly higher consequences there compared to having a debate. I think with the nerves it helps a lot.”
Will Stone vs Matt Inman is taking place on Saturday, November 2 as part of the prelims for the Polaris 30 fight card.
Polaris 30 is taking place from Fairfield Halls in Croydon, London.
The prelims gets underway from 3pm.
The Polaris 30 prelims, featuring Will Stone, will be broadcast for FREE live on Polaris’s YouTube channel from 3pm.
The Polaris 30 main card will then be shown live on the UFC Fight Pass for subscribers.
British MMA legend Michael Venom Page is headlining the show in a grappling contest against Carlos Condit.
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