His experience in battle isn't exclusive to the octagon; in 2001 Romero was in a peacekeeping tour in Bosnia as a Canadian Forces Paratrooper. Along with other troops he was responsible for making sweeps of the neighbourhood as well as doing roadblocks and checkpoints. Here is a few snap shots I took during his training session.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Paratrooper Turned MMA Champion
William "The Lion" Romero has a resume that spells discipline. The former paratrooper is one of the top MMA fighters in Canada. Fighting out of Iron Tiger Muay Thai gym in Caledonia, Romero is known for his striking ability and holds a record of 7-3. During his last fight in October he scored a first round knockout vs. Stephane Bernadale in Hamilton.
His experience in battle isn't exclusive to the octagon; in 2001 Romero was in a peacekeeping tour in Bosnia as a Canadian Forces Paratrooper. Along with other troops he was responsible for making sweeps of the neighbourhood as well as doing roadblocks and checkpoints. Here is a few snap shots I took during his training session.


His experience in battle isn't exclusive to the octagon; in 2001 Romero was in a peacekeeping tour in Bosnia as a Canadian Forces Paratrooper. Along with other troops he was responsible for making sweeps of the neighbourhood as well as doing roadblocks and checkpoints. Here is a few snap shots I took during his training session.
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