He also appeared on the UFC's reality television series The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians.
[5] Jackson made his professional debut in 2012, compiling a record of 5–2 in regional promotions, where he competed against future UFC fighter Colby Covington.
[7] In his second fight on the show he faced future Titan FC Welterweight Champion Michael Graves.
Early in the first round Jackson connected with a groin kick that went unnoticed by the referee and almost finished Graves with punches.
However Graves survived and submitted Jackson with a rear naked choke in round one, eliminating him from the tournament.
Jackson won the fight via technical knockout early in round one, claiming the Titan FC Welterweight Championship.
He faced Kyle Stewart, and lost the fight via TKO in round two after suffering an ankle injury that rendered him unable to continue.
However, Magomedkerimov withdrew due to injury in January 2024 and was replaced by Ray Cooper III, with the bout taking place at a catchweight of 182 pounds.
[30] Jackson dominated the bout with leg kicks and eventually won by technical knockout due to ground and pound in the second round.
[5] Jackson is a fan of WWE, with his nickname "The Ass-Kicking Machine" being inspired from an angle between The Rock, Kane, and Hulk Hogan.