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
Best British UFC Fighters of All Time - A Definitive Ranking
The best British UFC fighters in history, ranked by skill, achievements, and impact. From Michael Bisping to Leon Edwards, see who tops the list!
Jake Staniland
2025-02-17
MMA
10 Greatest Rivalries in UFC History
There have been some extremely heated rivalries in the UFC. Rivalries like Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier and Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov stand out as some of the greatest rivalries in UFC history.
Jake Staniland
2025-02-14
MMA
Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Read about the upcoming bout in the UFC between Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues, including predictions, odds, betting tips, and more. Find the best value bets and insights for this UFC matchup.
Jake Staniland
2025-02-14
MMA
Fastest Submissions in UFC History: Top Record Breakers
The top fastest submissions in UFC history, from legendary moments like Ronda Rousey's 14-second armbar to historic finishes by Marcus Aurelio and Terry Etim.
Jake Staniland
2025-02-14
MMA
The Greatest Submissions in UFC History
The greatest submissions in UFC history, from Anderson Silva's legendary triangle armbar to Demetrious Johnson's creative armbar. Discover the defining moments of MMA brilliance.
Jake Staniland
2025-02-10
Boxing
The Top 10: A Ranking of the Greatest Female Boxers
The best female boxers of all time, including legends like Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, and Amanda Serrano. Explore their records, titles, and impact on boxing history.
Jake Staniland
2025-02-03
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.