Brett Johns can ‘completely understand’ CSAC’s recommendation, but plans to continue at 135 pounds

Welshman Brett Johns has taken note of the California State Athletic Commission’s recommendation that he should move up a weight division to featherweight, but plans to remain at bantamweight for the foreseeable future.

CSAC recommended that both Johns and UFC flyweight Alex Perez move up a weight class following UFC 227, which was initially reported by MMA Fighting.

The MMA world marveled at John’s durability as he waded into exchanges against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 227 despite being dropped on a number of occasions during their clash.

Reacting to CSAC recommendation, Johns claimed that although he will consider the move up to featherweight in the future, bantamweight will remain his home for…