Josh LaBerge

Josh LaBerge is an American[1] mixed martial artist.[2] A professional from 2007 until 2017, he fought in Strikeforce, Bellator and CES MMA.

Josh LaBerge
BornFall River, Massachusetts, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight151 lb (68 kg; 10.8 st)
DivisionLightweight
Featherweight
Reach71.0
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofFall River, Massachusetts, United States
TeamLauzon MMA
Years active2007–2017
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins11
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision5
Losses7
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[3] 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.[4]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
18 matches 11 wins 7 losses
By knockout 5 4
By submission 1 2
By decision 5 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11-7 Jon Lemke Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 46: Howard vs. Carroll October 27, 2017 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss 11-6 Saul Almeida Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 42: Curtis vs. Santiago Jr. March 31, 2017 3 4:50 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 11-5 Jon Lemke TKO (punches) CES MMA 36: Andrews vs. Muro June 10, 2016 2 1:11 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 10-5 Ran Weathers Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 35: Jeudi vs. Gonzalez April 16, 2016 3 5:00 Beverly, Massachusetts, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 9-5 Matt Bessette TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 134: The British Invasion February 27, 2015 2 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 9-4 Steve McCabe KO (knees) Classic Entertainment and Sports: CES MMA 22 March 14, 2014 1 0:37 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 8-4 Anthony Leone TKO (doctor stoppage) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Silva February 12, 2011 1 5:00 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win 7-4 Dan Bonnell TKO (punches) Bellator XVII May 6, 2010 1 0:48 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 6-4 Mike Gresh Decision (unanimous) Reality Fighting: Detonation January 16, 2010 3 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Won the Reality Fighting Featherweight Championship.
Win 5-4 Dan Bonnell TKO (punches) WCF: World Championship Fighting 8 September 26, 2009 1 1:20 Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 4-4 Chris Simmons Decision (unanimous) Bellator II April 10, 2009 3 5:00 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Win 3-4 Frank Latina Decision (split) USFL: Springfield Massacre April 4, 2009 3 5:00 Springfield, Massachusetts, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss 2-4 Aguilano Brandao Submission (armbar) FFP: Untamed 26 February 28, 2009 1 1:22 Westport, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 2-3 Jon Owens KO (knee) EVO MMA: Fight Night For The Kids January 22, 2009 1 0:40 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 2-2 Barrington Douse Decision (split) USFL: War in the Woods 5 November 29, 2008 3 5:00 Ledyard, Connecticut, United States
Loss 1-2 Adailton Reis TKO (punches) ICE Fighter: ICE Fighter April 25, 2008 3 0:24 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Win 1-1 Joe Rizzo Submission (rear-naked choke) ICE Fighter: Dead Man Walking February 29, 2008 1 0:55 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 0-1 Andrew Carron TKO (punches) ICE Fighter: Put Up or Shut Up November 17, 2007 2 2:08 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.

See also

References
  1. "Josh LaBerge". Sherdog. Archived from the original on March 22, 2015.
  2. "Josh LaBerge". mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015.
  3. "From street fighting to MMA, Fall River's Josh LaBerge has UFC goal in mind".
  4. "From street fighting to MMA, Fall River's Josh LaBerge has UFC goal in mind".


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