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.
Compiling a record of 5–4, LaBerge fought for the vacant Reality Fighting Featherweight Championship against champion Mike Gresh.
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.
At CES MMA 42, LaBerge faced jiu-jitsu specialist and boxer Saul Almeida, losing via third-round submission.