He beat Levi Avera in the Xtreme Fighting League in March 2010. Jackson lost to Tyler Stinson at C3 Fights in August 2010. He also lost to Warlley Alves in Jungle Fight in August 2013 and to Chance Rencountre at C3 Fights in January 2015. Mike Jackson is friends with UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard which helped him get his foot in the door as a replacement opponent.