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Retired UFC fighter Diego Sanchez was jailed in Socorro County, NM after being charged with aggravated driving under the influence (BAC over .16) and a probation violation; the arrest follows a prior gun-charges case that yielded five years of supervised probation with a alcohol-avoidance condition, potentially triggering new trouble.
UFC veteran Diego Sanchez, 44, was arrested in Socorro, New Mexico on aggravated DUI and probation violation charges, following a prior 2025 incident in which he fired a gun from a car and was sentenced to five years of supervised probation after prosecutors sought a prison term; Sanchez, a Season 1 The Ultimate Fighter alum who competed in the UFC from 2005 to 2022 and had a BKFC bout in 2023, has said he’s addressing substance abuse and mental health issues.
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez reached a plea agreement in New Mexico after a July arrest on multiple gun charges, pleading guilty to shooting at or from a motor vehicle (a fourth‑degree felony) with a second negligent‑use charge dismissed. Sentencing is set for April 6, with prosecutors limited to up to two years in prison and the rest on supervised probation under the deal, though the judge will decide the final term; the case stems from Sanchez allegedly firing a shot from a car window near a crash (he denies firing, a driver says he did). His representative cited ongoing substance‑abuse rehab, and Sanchez’s combat sports career includes a 2020 UFC appearance and a 2023 BKFC bout.
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested in Albuquerque for allegedly firing a gun from a moving vehicle, with charges including shooting at or from a motor vehicle and negligent use of a deadly weapon. Sanchez, 43, denied firing the weapon, and his bail has not been set. The incident occurred as the vehicle passed a traffic accident, and Sanchez was released after arrest. He was previously released by UFC in 2020 and has since competed in bare-knuckle boxing.
Former UFC star Diego Sanchez was detained in Albuquerque after firing a gun from a vehicle near a traffic crash, leading to charges of shooting from a motor vehicle and negligent firearm use.
Former UFC fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested in Albuquerque on charges of shooting at or from a vehicle and negligent use of a deadly weapon, amid ongoing struggles with substance abuse. He remains in custody as bail is pending, with the incident involving him firing a gun from a passenger window while in a vehicle.
MMA fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested in Albuquerque for allegedly shooting a gun out of a vehicle, with police finding a firearm and rounds in the car; he faces charges of shooting at or from a motor vehicle and negligent use of a firearm.
UFC Hall of Famer Diego Sanchez accuses his former coach, Josh Fabia, of years of abuse and manipulation, claiming he feared for his and his family's safety. Sanchez alleged that he paid Fabia to leave his life due to the volatile and dangerous situation, and expressed his desire to move on in his life and career. He also called for potential promoters for another fight in MMA, bare-knuckle MMA, or bare-knuckle boxing after recently competing for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.