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

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

MMA
Current Current & Best Pound-for-Pound MMA Fighters 2025
The best pound-for-pound MMA fighters of 2024, including champions like Islam Makhachev, Jon Jones, and Ilia Topuria. Analyse rankings, achievements, and career highlights.
Jake Staniland
2025-01-31

MMA
Best Finishers in UFC History: Top Fighters Ranked
The best finishers in UFC history, featuring legends like Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, and Jon Jones. Dive into their knockouts, submissions, and unforgettable moments.
Jake Staniland
2025-01-31

MMA
Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes Predictions, Odds and Tips
Read about the upcoming bout for the PFL lightweight title between Usman Nurmagomedov vs Paul Hughes, including predictions, odds, betting tips, and more. Find the best value bets and insights for this MMA matchup.
Jake Staniland
2025-01-24

MMA
The Biggest Upsets in UFC History
The biggest upsets in UFC history, from Matt Serra's KO of Georges St-Pierre to Julianna Peña's submission of Amanda Nunes. Relive these iconic moments.
Jake Staniland
2025-01-20

MMA
Islam Makhachev vs Arman Tsarukyan Preview: Odds, Tips and Predictions
Read about the upcoming bout for the UFC lightweight title between Islam Makhachev vs ArmanTsarukyan, including predictions, odds, betting tips, and more. Find the best value bets and insights for this UFC matchup.
Jake Staniland
2025-01-17
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.