Nah-Shon Burrell is an exciting young striker fighting out of The Fight Firm in Philadelphia, PA. He just won his professional debut in Ocean City, MD by TKO. The Philly native is an MMA star in the making. Below is a transcript of an interview with Nah-shon. Photo gallery after the jump.

Myron Baker is a tough 155lbs amateur fighter from the Fightcraftsman Gym in Columbia, MD. He holds a 2-1 record in the tough Virginia amateur circuit. Below is a transcript with Baker as part of a continuing series letting Mid-Atlantic fans know their up and comers. Myron Baker is a tough 155lbs amateur fighter from the Fightcraftsman Gym in Columbia, MD. He holds a 2-1 record in the tough Virginia amateur circuit. MATCS got to talk with this young focused fighter, below is his story.

Pennsylvania native and Mid-Atlantic fan favorite Charlie “The Spaniard” Brenneman will be making his second octagon appearance on UFC 117 on August 7. After a decisive display of takedown prowess in his UFC debut against Jason High at UFN: Florian versus Gomi, the former NCAA wrestler and high school teacher is now slated to face perhaps his greatest career challenge in rising star Johnny Hendricks.

Bill Bookwalter is another Steve Blackman fighter poised to tear up the professional scene. The 4-2 fighter holds the Onslaught Fights title belt and is going for the Barbarian Fight Club belt July 10th in Virginia. MATCS had a chance to chat with Bill on MMA and life as we continue the spotlight on local prospects series. Highlight video after the jump.

Jeff Smith is one of Central Pennsylvania's premier 145lb fighter. Training at Blackman MMA, Smith is focused on his career in MMA. MATCS talked with him before his upcoming fight at PFC 3 in Harrisburg, PA on June 26th.