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Spider-Man Weigh-In Pose at UFC Sacramento Draws Laughs and Criticism

A viral Spider-Man-style face-off shifted attention from a substantive middleweight rematch and prompted a public rebuke that questions fight-week theatrics.

Overview

  • The Spider-Man pointing pose was performed by Jackson McVey and Wes Schultz during the ceremonial weigh-ins at UFC Sacramento on Saturday and the clip quickly circulated online.
  • The moment sits against a real competitive backdrop because Schultz submitted McVey in 41 seconds in their 2020 amateur meeting, making their scheduled 185-pound rematch on the Hernandez–Rodrigues card more than a gag.
  • Former interim title challenger Kelvin Gastelum posted a public rebuke on X saying face-offs should retain seriousness and warning that treating MMA like a joke can be dangerous for fighters.
  • UFC figures and fans split in reaction, with Hunter Campbell laughing and Sean Shelby appearing puzzled, showing how brief weigh-in stunts can overshadow fight-week narratives.
  • Other stage theatrics at the same event, such as Marcio Barbosa appearing with painted Hulk hands, underline a trend where short viral moments are being used to draw attention during promotion.