An undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL draft, Bonani spent two offseasons with the Tennessee Titans in 2013 and 2014 and never played in a regular season game.

Born on January 29, 1989, to Marcia and Sidney Bonani, Maikon grew up in Matão, São Paulo, Brazil.

While working at Busch Gardens Tampa in 2009, Bonani plunged 10.6 meters (35 feet) off of the sky gondola ride Skyride.

[1] During his days in Lake Wales High School, he played both in junior and senior category as one of the main kickers with his personal best longest shot at a distance of 55 yards.

[4] After the release of Bironas during the 2014 offseason, Bonani was re-signed by the Titans and competed with undrafted rookie Travis Coons to be the team's new kicker for the 2014 season.