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Chris Weidman, seated at left, a UFC star and former Baldwin wrestler, helped the Bruins register wrestlers recently. Weidman then stayed to sign autographs.

Chris Weidman, a top-ranked contender on the mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship tour and a Baldwin High School graduate, returned to his alma mater recently to help register youth wrestlers. more

By Chris Connolly | 1/30/13

A multi-generational gathering of Baldwin wrestlers was applauded on Saturday during the Bruin Cup. The Baldwin wrestling program turned 70 years old at the start of this season.

Baldwin wrestling celebrates 70 years

Baldwin wrestling’s past met up with its present and future at an alumni reunion held during the Bruin Cup last Friday and Saturday at Baldwin Senior High School. A packed house watched on Saturday as distinguished wrestlers from all eras of Baldwin’s 70-year history united on the mat and enjoyed a round of applause during a break in the action. On hand for the presentation were wrestlers and ex-wrestlers ages 18 to 80, and a feeling of unity and pride was palpable among the men as they swapped stories and shared techniques. more

Chris Connolly | 12/15/11

Chris Weidman, a BHS graduate, was impressive in victory over Tom Lawlor at UFC 139 over the weekend. Weidman is shown with Ring of Combat promoter Lou Neglia.

Baldwin's Weidman wins again

The rise of Chris Weidman, a 2002 state high school wrestling champion and a graduate of Baldwin High School, to the top of the mixed martial arts world continued over the weekend when the 185-pound prospect bested Tom Lawlor in the first round of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 139. more

Chris Connolly | 11/23/11

Baldwin’s Chris Weidman, center, a former wrestling star for the Bruins, is quickly climbing the UFC ranks after two convincing wins. He is pictured with Ring of Combat promoter Lou Neglia, right, and sponsor Lenny John.

Weidman fights way to top

The State Assembly remains conflicted when it comes to legalizing the sport of mixed martial arts, but that hasn’t stopped a growing list of local fighters from entering the octagon in surrounding states and generating excitement. more

Steve Siniski | 6/29/11

Wrestling with success: Chris Weidman has turned wrestling success into a mixed martial arts title.

Baldwin fighter mixes it up

When Chris Weidman was earning state championship honors as a wrestler at Baldwin High School in early 2000, he never would have predicted that he was actually preparing for the rough and grueling sport of mixed martial arts. more

Jeff Lipton | 10/6/10

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