Michael Morales | Championship Ready

Ecuadorian welterweight contender Michael Morales may be one of the youngest athletes vying for a title shot in the crowded 170-pound division, but the undefeated 26-year-old says he’s ready to prove beyond any doubt that he’s ready for a shot at undisputed gold.

Morales takes on fellow contender Sean Brady in a mouth-watering clash at VeChain UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, and Morales has acknowledged the raised stakes ahead of his 19th professional fight.

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“It’s a very intense week, but so far so good,” he told UFC.com after checking in at the fighter hotel this week. “The job right…