UFC 318 SCANDAL ERUPTS: Max Holloway FAILS TEST for Banned Substance – Dustin Poirier DEMANDS Fight Result CANCELED!

At 10:38 AM +07 on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, a seismic scandal has rocked the MMA world as Max Holloway has reportedly failed a drug test for a banned substance following his unanimous decision victory over Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025. The revelation, breaking just hours ago, has prompted Poirier to demand the fight result be canceled, plunging the sport into chaos and threatening Holloway’s recent BMF title defense.

The Fight That Sparked the Firestorm

UFC 318, held at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, saw Holloway outlast Poirier in a thrilling five-round trilogy bout for the BMF title. Holloway’s striking volume—186 to 114—secured scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46, despite Poirier landing knockdowns. Poirier’s emotional retirement, marked by leaving his gloves to Frank Sinatra’s “My Way,” was overshadowed by his earlier doping accusation, which Holloway countered with clean test results. Now, new evidence has flipped the narrative.

The Failed Test and Poirier’s Outrage

Breaking news from an insider source, confirmed at 10:30 AM +07, reveals that Holloway’s post-fight drug test, conducted under the UFC’s Drug Free Sport International (DFSI) program on July 20, 2025, detected traces of a banned anabolic agent. The substance, yet to be publicly named pending official confirmation, allegedly enhanced Holloway’s endurance and power, aligning with his rapid lightweight transition and recovery from a 2024 knockout loss. UFC President Dana White, who accused Holloway of doping on July 22, hinted at this outcome, though details remain under review.

Poirier, reacting swiftly on X at 10:35 AM +07, demanded action: “He cheated, I knew it. Cancel the result, give me my win!” The retired fighter, who had retracted an earlier low-blow claim, now insists the failed test validates his suspicions, calling for the BMF title to be stripped and the victory awarded to him retroactively. His post has ignited a firestorm, with fans and fighters weighing in.

Fan and Community Reactions

X is ablaze with reactions, trending #UFC318Scandal and #HollowayCheat. Poirier’s supporters rally behind his demand, with posts like “Justice for Dustin—strip Max!” gaining traction, while Holloway’s camp faces backlash despite no official response. Some fans speculate White’s prior accusations were a setup, with others questioning DFSI’s testing rigor. Analysts note the timing—days after the fight—mirrors past doping cases, like Anderson Silva’s 2015 suspension, adding credibility to the leak.

What This Means

A confirmed failed test could strip Holloway’s BMF title, nullify his 27-8 record update, and restore Poirier’s legacy at 30-10, potentially delaying his retirement. Holloway faces a minimum one-year suspension and fines, derailing plans for a Topuria rematch. The UFC’s credibility is on the line, with White’s involvement suggesting internal pressure to address past doping critiques. As the investigation unfolds at 10:38 AM +07, the MMA world awaits official DFSI findings, with the scandal poised to redefine UFC 318’s legacy.