Josh LaBerge

Josh LaBerge is an American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2007 until 2017, he fought in Strikeforce, Bellator and CES MMA.

Background Born and raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, LaBerge often was involved in street fights growing up, and once spent 90 days in jail for assault. Upon being released, LaBerge was involved in a fight while defending a relative, and was stabbed, causing a punctured lung and he was sent to the hospital in critical condition. LaBerge attended Durfee High School.

Mixed martial arts career Early career After winning an amateur bout, LaBerge made his professional debut in late 2007. Facing 3-0 Andrew Carron, LaBerge was defeated via second-round TKO. Compiling a record of 5–4, LaBerge fought for the vacant Reality Fighting Featherweight Championship against champion Mike Gresh. LaBerge won via unanimous decision.

Bellator and Strikeforce LaBerge made his second Bellator appearance at Bellator 17, against Dan Bonnell, whom he had previously defeated via first-round TKO. LaBerge won again, with a knockout in only 48 seconds.

After the win over Bonnell, LaBerge appeared for Strikeforce at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva against Anthony Leone. In the biggest win of his career to date, LaBerge upset the future UFC veteran via doctor stoppage at the end of the first round.

2-0 under the Bellator banner, LaBerge fought again in the promotion at Bellator 134 against Connecticut native Matt Bessette. LaBerge was defeated via doctor stoppage at the end of the second round.

CES MMA In 2016, LaBerge returned to the cage for the CES MMA promotion, based out of Rhode Island. Fighting now as a lightweight, LaBerge defeated Ran Weathers via unanimous decision at CES MMA 35. Two months later at CES 36, LaBerge won again via second-round TKO against Jonathan Lemke.

At CES MMA 42, LaBerge faced jiu-jitsu specialist and boxer Saul Almeida, losing via third-round submission.

LaBerge last fought in October 2017, losing in a rematch with Lemke via unanimous decision.

Personal life Aside from his career as a fighter, LaBerge works part time as a mason.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jon Lemke Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 46: Howard vs. Carroll

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Saul Almeida Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 42: Curtis vs. Santiago Jr.

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Jon Lemke TKO (punches) CES MMA 36: Andrews vs. Muro

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Ran Weathers Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 35: Jeudi vs. Gonzalez

Beverly, Massachusetts, United States Return to Lightweight. Loss

Matt Bessette TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 134: The British Invasion

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Steve McCabe KO (knees) Classic Entertainment and Sports: CES MMA 22

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout. Win

Anthony Leone TKO (doctor stoppage) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva

East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Win

Dan Bonnell TKO (punches) Bellator XVII

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Mike Gresh Decision (unanimous) Reality Fighting: Detonation

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Won the Reality Fighting Featherweight Championship. Win

Dan Bonnell TKO (punches) WCF: World Championship Fighting 8

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States Return to Featherweight. Win

Chris Simmons Decision (unanimous) Bellator II

Norman, Oklahoma, United States Win

Frank Latina Decision (split) USFL: Springfield Massacre

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Lightweight debut. Loss

Aguilano Brandao Submission (armbar) FFP: Untamed 26

Westport, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Jon Owens KO (knee) EVO MMA: Fight Night For The Kids

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Barrington Douse Decision (split) USFL: War in the Woods 5

Ledyard, Connecticut, United States Loss

Adailton Reis TKO (punches) ICE Fighter: ICE Fighter

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Win

Joe Rizzo Submission (rear-naked choke) ICE Fighter: Dead Man Walking

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Loss

Andrew Carron TKO (punches) ICE Fighter: Put Up or Shut Up

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.