After the end of UFC 325, several MMA veterans gave their impressions of the knockouts and highlights of the evening. Historical figures such as Misha Tate, Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans shared mixed opinions on social media and analysis programs, praising the finishes and criticizing some refereeing decisions. The debate focused especially on Benoît Saint Denis' performance, his forceful stop of Dan Hooker, and the technical reading of Volkanovski's performance against Diego Lopes.