After a surprising loss in the NCAA finals, Gable Steveson has not gone completely off-grid, as many thought. In fact, he has continued to keep things interesting. That defeat to Wyatt Hendrickson might have ended his incredible 70-match winning streak, but it’s also got everyone wondering a big question. After all, what’s next for the “Golden Gable”? But Gable, being Gable, is charting a new course. Well, we all know about that announcement about the big fight. The BJJ fight!What’s that? Well, he’s got a big August showdown lined up with BJJ star Craig Jones, a move that signals his serious intentions. He’s even been training alongside UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones, honing his skills for the octagon. This shift feels like a natural progression for the 24-year-old, whose athletic journey has already included stints in WWE and even a brief run with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. But it’s something unexpected that has caught the eye. Amidst all this intense preparation, something unexpected and pretty funny just popped up. A Hilarious Challenge for Olympic Gold? On June 5, 2025, Gable took to Instagram to repost a bold claim from popular YouTuber Lofe. Lofe confidently declared, “Gable said if I can take him down, I get his Olympic gold medal. Who you got?” Gable’s response, with a playful caption of his own, “This guy said he can beat me,” quickly went viral. This audacious wager from the YouTuber, putting an Olympic gold medal on the line, adds a humorous twist to Gable’s rigorous training. Is this just some lighthearted fun, or could it be a hint at something more? Is this more than just banter?This quirky challenge, while probably just a joke, highlights Gable’s uncanny ability to stay in the spotlight. As he gets ready for his serious showdown with Craig Jones, you have to wonder: could this YouTuber’s bold claim lead to a surprise grappling match? “Golden Gable” Gets a Glimpse of UFC GreatnessWell, Gable Steveson was recently spotted in a new kind of arena: Syndicate MMA. He was there to witness the intense training of UFC bantamweight star Merab Dvalishvili, and it’s got everyone buzzing. In the latest “UFC 316 Embedded Episode 2,” the 24-year-old wrestling phenom was seen watching intently as Dvalishvili sparred with former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling.And it’s all under the watchful eye of head coach John Wood. Steveson, known for his dominant 125kg freestyle wrestling that earned him Olympic glory, seemed captivated by the raw intensity of it all. So, what exactly brought Steveson to this bustling MMA hotspot? Well, Steveson’s visit was far from a casual stop-by. His presence at Syndicate MMA only adds more fuel to the fire of speculation about his potential UFC debut. As Steveson watched Dvalishvili’s incredibly relentless pace, he couldn’t help but marvel. “He’s not even, like, gasping how a regular human would,” Steveson observed. “Maybe he’s just extraterrestrial; he’s just different. To kind of see just dominance in front of you is cool.” His sheer awe at Dvalishvili’s seemingly limitless stamina hints at his own aspirations to achieve that same level of prowess. Is Steveson diligently studying the UFC’s elite, preparing himself for his own potential fighting future?The post Gable Steveson Receives Strange Challenge as Olympic Champion Urged to Put Gold Medal on the Line appeared first on EssentiallySports.