This friendship would eventually lead to Jackson working as a photographer for Maynard at Legacy FC and produced online content around the events.
[4] Jackson made his professional and promotional debut on February 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 82, where he faced fellow newcomer Mickey Gall.
[7][8] Three years after the bout, it was made public that the result was overturned to a no contest by IDFPR after Jackson tested positive for marijuana and was suspended for three months.
[9] A welterweight bout between Jackson and Dean Barry was briefly linked to UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny in January, but it was pulled due to undisclosed reasons.
[13] Jackson won the fight via disqualification in the first round after being rendered unable to continue due to an intentional eye gouge.