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Dana White says Ian Garry lost to Islam Makhachev because he didn't have any "killer instinct" "I think Ian is a talented guy. If he had even an ounce of killer instinct, in that fifth round, you don't come out and hug and shake hands. That sh*t drives me crazy. You come out Show more 1:23 2 MB Load video
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 16, 2026

Islam Makhachev’s MMA resume: 29-1 record Two-division UFC champion Defended both the lightweight and welterweight title 17 fight win streak Seven UFC title fight wins No. 1-ranked men’s pound-for-pound fighter He’s making his case as the MMA GOAT #UFC330 Load image 12 KB
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 16, 2026

They’re not even acting like they care if the case against Tyler Robinson is overwhelming. It’s all about Candace’s “claims” being addressed. CANDACE IS NOT FACING THE DEATH PENALTY. Tyler is. And they promised the case against him is solid. It’s not. Quote Andrew Wilson @paleochristcon · 3h They were always going to zerg and spam with something. It's not everyday a person gets to prove a multi million dollar industry is a complete sham and never had any evidence of its claims. You won't ever be to do that..but I did. Of course they are pissed.
— Baron Coleman (@baroncoleman) August 15, 2026

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16 August 2026 was ...

228th day of the year. There were then 137 days left in 2026.
33rd Sunday of 2026.
on the 33rd week of 2026 (using ISO standard week number calculation).
Birthstone for this day: Peridot

Zodiac & Astrology for 16 August 2026

Sun / Zodiac Sign:

Leo

Moon Phase:

Waxing Crescent
13% Illuminatedi

Moon Sign:

Virgo ➔ Libra (at )

16 August 2026 New Zealand Holidays & Popular Observances

There are no major holidays or observances in New Zealand for this date.

16 August 2026 Popular Holidays & Observances Worldwide

Restoration Day (Día de la Restauración) - Dominican Republic, Costa Rica
National Tell A Joke Day - Popular in: United States, United Kingdom, Canada
Día del Niño - Peru
Parsi New Year's Day / Nowroj (पारसी नव वर्ष दिवस/ नौरोज) - India

Major Sports Events on 16 August 2026

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE

Newcastle Knights ✓36 vs 26 Gold Coast Titans Final

Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium

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Wests Tigers 22 vs 24✓ St. George Illawara Dragons Final

Venue: CommBank Stadium

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