Gable Steveson continued his rise up the MMA ranks with a viral KO in his latest outing. The former WWE star is pushing hard for a UFC contract, and his latest win would certainly help him achieve that.The 25-year-old was up against Kevin Hein at APFC 21, and he ended the fight within 30 seconds. Steveson knocked out his rival with a punch and then went for a takedown. Hein was already out before the takedown attempt, and the former WWE star had another impressive win under his belt.Check out Gable Steveson’s viral KO below:It didn’t take long for the MMA world to notice Steveson’s latest win. Jon Jones, who holds Steveson in high regard, was quick to praise the American.Jones has spoken highly of Steveson’s potential and claimed that the 25-year-old would be the “most elite heavyweight fighter” within the year.Check out Jon Jones’ Instagram story on Gable Steveson below:"Mark my words, @gable will be the most elite heavyweight fighter on the planet within the next 12 months."Jon Jones reacts to Gable Steveson's win at APFC 21 (Source: Jon Jones Instagram @jonnybones)This comes on the back of another impressive outing. Steveson also knocked out Billy Swanson at Dirty Boxing 4, with the win coming in 15 seconds.Jon Jones labels Gable Steveson as the “perfect athlete”Jon Jones was in Gable Steveson’s corner during the Dirty Boxing 4 win. The former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion seems to have taken the rising MMA star under his wing and spoke highly of his protege.Jones claimed that Steveson had all the attributes ‘Bones’ wanted when he was young:“He’s everything that I have ever wanted in an athlete. He’s 25 years old. He comes from a wrestling background. He’s an Olympic gold medalist. He has the perfect work ethic, and he’s drug free.”Jones also brought up Steveson’s work ethic and how he was soaking in all the advice shared with him:“He’s just so committed, he’s the perfect athlete. Everything we talk about, he remembers, every combination. He has multiple coaches working with him right now, and he’s just a sponge. He reminds me a lot of myself when I was 25 years old, just, a lot more disciplined.”