Retired UFC Fighter Diego Sanchez Arrested on DUI Charges

Retired UFC veteran Diego Sanchez was arrested on Monday in Socorro County, New Mexico, on charges of aggravated driving under the influence. According to online court records, Sanchez was taken into custody after law enforcement identified his blood alcohol level to be greater than .16. Following his arrest, the former fighter spent the night in jail. In addition to the aggravated DUI charge, court documentation indicates that Sanchez is also facing a probation violation charge. Sanchez, a mainstay of the UFC for nearly two decades and the winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 1, retired from professional mixed martial arts competition in recent years. Authorities in New Mexico have not released further details regarding the specific circumstances surrounding the traffic stop or his current status in custody. As of this report, there has been no public statement from representatives for Sanchez regarding the legal proceedings in Socorro County.

Source: MMA Fighting.