Ex-UFC Star Diego Sanchez Arrested, Allegedly Fired Gun From Shifting Car

1:15 PM PT — Sanchez appeared earlier than a decide minutes in the past … who mentioned he can be saved in custody after the state filed a movement for preventive detention. His case is being despatched to district courtroom, the place will probably be determined if he stays locked up or is launched pending his trial.

Diego Sanchez — the winner of the primary season of “The Final Fighter” — was arrested Thursday in New Mexico … after he allegedly fired a gun whereas passing by a crash, TMZ Sports activities has confirmed.

In line with courtroom paperwork, officers have been working an incident on I-40 in Albuquerque once they say a passenger in a Jeep Gladiator — later recognized as Sanchez — shot off a spherical because the car drove by the scene.

Cops then adopted the automotive and pulled it over a short while later. Whereas officers say he admitted there was a gun within the automotive … Sanchez denied ever firing a shot.

The motive force of the car — who is just not dealing with any expenses — advised cops Diego did, in reality, shoot a gun out the automotive window and even laughed about it.

After looking out the automotive, cops say they discovered three rounds on the passenger facet and the weapon within the again pocket of the driving force’s seat.

The 43-year-old is presently behind bars and dealing with two expenses — one rely of capturing at or from a motorcar and negligent use of a lethal weapon

Sanchez final fought for the UFC in 2020, dropping by way of unanimous choice to Jake Matthews. His final MMA combat occurred in 2022, ending in a unanimous choice loss to Kevin Lee.

Over his practically two-decade-long profession, he compiled a file of 31-14. He fought for UFC gold as soon as towards B.J. Penn, however was knocked out within the fifth spherical.