Jake Staniland

Jake Staniland

Sports Writer

103 Articles

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

latestArticlesBy Jake Staniland

Joaquin Buckley reacts after his knockout victory against Stephen Thompson

MMA

Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley: UFC Fight Night

Read about the upcoming fight between Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley, including predictions, odds, betting tips, and more. Find the best value bets and insights for this UFC matchup.

Jake Staniland

2024-12-13

Jose Aldo of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 307

MMA

How do MMA Fighters Cut Weight?

Read about the practice of weight cutting in combat sports, specifically comparing how MMA fighters and boxers approach the process, including the different methods.

Jake Staniland

2025-04-10

Miller v Jackson

MMA

Which Fighter Has the Most Submission Wins in UFC History?

Taking a look at the fighters who have the most submission wins in UFC history, featuring MMA icons such as Demian Maia, Nate Diaz and Charles Oliveira.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-21

Opponents Leon Edwards and Sean Brady

MMA

Leon Edwards vs Sean Brady Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Read about the upcoming bout in the UFC between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady including predictions, odds, betting tips, and more. Find the best value bets and insights for this UFC matchup.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-20

Anderson Silva kicks Derek Brunson

MMA

The 10 Best Middleweight Fighters in UFC History

Ranking the 10 best middleweight fighters in UFC history, featuring legendary names such as Anderson Silva, Israel Adesanya and Rich Franklin.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-18

Sam Sicilia and coach Dominick Cruz

MMA

10 Best UFC Fighters Ever to Advance From TUF

Read about the 10 best UFC fighters ever to advance from TUF into the UFC. These fighters started from the bottom and worked their way up to the top of the MMA world.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-18

Michael Bisping and Anderson Silva of Brazil

MMA

10 Most Underrated UFC Fighters

The most underrated UFC fighters, ranked by their fight records, achievements, and impact. From Michael Bisping to Carlos Condit, discover who deserves more recognition!

Jake Staniland

2025-03-18

Floyd Mayweather Sr., Rafael Garcia, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and DeJuan Blake

Boxing

The Top Ten Most Skilled Technical Boxers

Ranking the top ten most skilled technical boxers of all time, featuring legendary names such as Muhammad Ali, Floyd Mayweather and Sugar Ray Robinson.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-17

UFC fighter and analyst Dan Hardy speaks with referee Herb Dean

MMA

The Most Controversial Referee Moments in UFC History

Read about the 10 most controversial referee moments in UFC history. Featuring late stoppages and even awarding victories for illegal blows, this list has it all.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-17

Edson Barboza knocks out Terry Etim with a spinning back kick

MMA

Best UFC Head Kick Knockouts: Top 10 Iconic KOs

Ranking the top UFC head kick knockouts in history, from Edson Barboza's iconic wheel kick to Leon Edwards' last-minute championship-winning KO of Kamaru Usman.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-14

Roman Dolidze and Marvin Vettori

MMA

Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction

Read about the upcoming bout in the UFC between Marvin Vettori vs Roman Dolidze, including predictions, odds, betting tips, and more. Find the best value bets and insights for this UFC matchup.

Jake Staniland

2025-03-12

Jon Jones

MMA

Who Has the Best Takedown Defence in UFC History

Taking a look at the ten fighters with the best takedown defence success rate in UFC history, featuring names such as Jon Jones, Renan Barão and Gleison Tibau.

Jake Staniland

2025-02-27

British fighter Michael Bisping

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

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier are separated

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

Jared Cannonier punches Nassourdine Imavov

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

Ronda Rousey grapples with Cat Zingano

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

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.