The founder of American Top Team had high praise for Olympic medalist Yoel Romero.
When a former Olympic silver medalist walks into your gym looking to develop his skills in MMA, you likely accept the challenge to mold the athlete. However, when that particular fighter kickstarts a five-fight win streak and climbs the UFC ranks to title contention in the immediate aftermath of moving to your gym, you would likely consider him a gift from the gods.
The is exactly how American Top Team founder Ricardo Liborio felt when Yoel Romero stepped into his gym just over three years ago.