Favourite Blades player
Billy Sharp
Favourite Ravens player
Lamar Jackson
Favourite Cuisine
I'd have to say my favourite food is Caribbean cuisine
Favouite football team
I've been a Sheffield United fan my entire life and since being old enough to go to games I have never missed a season.
Jake Staniland is a sports writer who excels in covering a wide range of sports: football, combat sports and the NFL - All three subjects are his lifelong passions.
Jake is a boyhood Sheffield United fan, which is often a curse that he thanks his family for. His favourite Blades player ever is Billy Sharp
Latest Articles by Jake Staniland
MMA
What is the Difference Between MMA & UFC?
Read about the key differences between MMA and UFC, their histories, and how the UFC became the largest promotion in MMA, shaping the sport's global popularity and success.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-16
MMA
Who is the Best MMA Fighter of All Time?
Georges St-Pierre is widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter of all time. Read about how his well-rounded skill set, unmatched fight IQ, and dedication to the sport shaped his legendary career and legacy.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-16
MMA
When Was The Last Time Conor McGregor Fought in the UFC?
Find out about Conor McGregor's last UFC fight, his meteoric rise in the sport when he became the double champion, but is his UFC career over?
Jake Staniland
2024-09-16
MMA
What is Grappling in MMA?
Discover the origins and evolution of grappling in MMA, its key techniques, and learn about the greatest grapplers in history, including the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Georges St-Pierre, and Royce Gracie.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-10
MMA
How Many Rounds Are There in the UFC?
Learn about the round structure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, why fights are 3 or 5 rounds, and how the Unified Rules of MMA, introduced in 2001, shaped the sport's evolution.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-10
MMA
How Henry Cejudo Went From Gold Medal to Double Champ in the UFC
Discover the inspiring journey of Henry Cejudo, from Olympic gold medalist to UFC double champion, and how he secured his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in combat sports history.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-06
Jake Staniland
Another sports team he follows is the NFL's Baltimore Ravens - he fell in love with them because of the legacy of the Ravens: hard-nosed smash-mouth football, especially the ferocious defensive players they've had over the years. His favourite Ravens player ever is the electrifying two-time MVP Lamar Jackson.
In 2023 Jake, attained an Extended Diploma in multimedia journalism as part of the University of the Arts London. In that time he picked up various skills such as: how to produce high quality infographics, how to conduct interviews and podcast sessions, along with traditional journalistic skills such as featured writing and breaking news writing.