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
UFC 308 Showdown Revisited: Topuria vs Holloway Final Preview & Technical Breakdown
The moment has almost arrived for the highly anticipated UFC 308 featherweight title bout between Georgia's star Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway.
Jake Staniland
2024-10-24
MMA
Who is the Best Muay Thai Fighter in MMA? Top Athletes Ranked
This article explores the top Muay Thai fighters in MMA, ranking the athletes based on their Muay Thai skills and impact in the sport.
Jake Staniland
2024-10-23
MMA
Robert Whittaker vs Khamzat Chimaev Preview
Read our preview of the highly anticipated UFC 308 co-main event between Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev, breaking down their strengths, styles, and keys to victory.
Jake Staniland
2024-10-23
MMA
How Many Amateur MMA Fights Does it Take Before Turning Pro?
Read about the transition from amateur to professional MMA, and whether amateur fighters get paid. Also, discover champions who became pros without an amateur background.
Jake Staniland
2024-10-18
MMA
How Old Was Jon Jones When He Started MMA?
Learn about the incredible journey of Jon Jones, from his early wrestling roots to becoming one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. Learn why he chose MMA over boxing.
Jake Staniland
2024-10-18
MMA
Who Has the Best Jiu-Jitsu in the UFC? A Look at the Top Grapplers
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu is an important skill to know in modern day MMA, but who has the best Jiu-jitsu in UFC history?
Jake Staniland
2024-10-16
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.