At Fight for the Troops, rising middleweight star Yoel "Soldier of God" Romero put on a show by knocking out Ronny Markes in the third round, earning himself a KO victory. Romero takes on Jacare Souza in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night Newark.

After winning his middleweight debut (with a broken hand!), Ronny Markes talks to UFC.com about what motivates him to fight.

Watch the UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger weigh-in from Omaha, Nebraska.

Heavyweights Phil De Fries and Stipe Micocic meet in a battle of unbeatens, and veteran Aaron Simpson welcomes Ronnie Markes to the middleweight division at UFC® on FUEL TV.

He's an explosive Brazilian with 5 wins by KO and four by submission. Ronny Markes promises fans yet another win and finish. But he faces a dangerous opponent in world-class wrestler Aaron Simpson who wants to crush the Brazilian's 5-fight win streak.

After a grueling three-round decision, Brazilian brawler Ronny Markes talks about why the match went to the mat.

UFC Live Hardy vs Lytle Prelim: Karlos Vemola vs Ronny Markes

Ed Herman vs. Kyle Noke, Joseph Benavidez vs. Eddie Wineland, Karlos Vemola vs. Ronny Markes and CB Dollaway vs. Jared Hamman - see them live and free on Facebook Sunday afternoon starting at 5:45 pm ET/2:45 pm PT.