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
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
MMA
First Woman in the UFC to Hold a Title
Explore the groundbreaking journey of Ronda Rousey, the first woman to hold a UFC title, and how she revolutionised women's mixed martial arts with her historic achievements and lasting legacy.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-06
MMA
Best Brazilian Fighters Currently in the UFC
Read about the top 10 Brazilian fighters currently dominating the UFC, featuring elite talents like Charles Oliveira, Alex Pereira, and Deiveson Figueiredo, known for their powerful striking and world-class grappling skills.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-04
MMA
10 Best UFC Lightweight Fighters of All Time
Read about the top 10 UFC lightweight fighters of all time, featuring legends like Khabib Nurmagomedov, BJ Penn, Rafael Dos Anjos, and more.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-03
MMA
Most Anticipated Rematches in UFC History: What Could 2024 Bring?
Revisit some of the most anticipated rematches in UFC history and the potential blockbuster showdowns that 2024 and beyond could bring, including McGregor vs. Poirier 4, Holloway vs Volkanovski 4, and more.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-02
MMA
Most Controversial Fights in MMA History
Read about some of the most controversial fights in MMA history, from debated decisions to disputed stoppages, and discover the bouts that sparked intense debates among fans and experts.
Jake Staniland
2024-09-02
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.