Nate Maness Joins BKFC: A New Chapter in His Fighting Career
Former UFC bantamweight Nate Maness signed a multi-fight deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship after leaving the UFC, according to reporting published September 3, 2024. Maness went 5-2 in seven UFC appearances.
The reported signing
The report said Maness agreed to a multi-fight BKFC contract after his UFC deal was not renewed. His final UFC bout was a unanimous-decision win over Jimmy Flick on June 15, 2024, bringing his UFC run to 5-2. He said the promotion did not renew his deal. Sherdog reported his statement. Yahoo Sports’ report covers the signing and his departure.
A different ruleset
The move would take Maness from MMA to bare-knuckle boxing, with no grappling or kicks. A contract report does not establish a debut date, opponent or result; those require a separate promotion booking. Later event claims should be checked against BKFC’s official schedule.
Career context
Maness had UFC wins over Tony Gravely and others during his run. The decision not to renew his deal, and his next career step, should be attributed to the reporting rather than described as an official UFC explanation unless the promotion or fighter confirms it.
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