Paddy The Baddy and Meatball Molly to feature in a new reality series on BBC Three and iPlayer

BBC Three has greenlit a new series, “Paddy & Molly: Show No Mersey,” delving into the lives and careers of Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann, prominent figures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

The two Scousers, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ and ‘Meatball’ Molly, are both dynamic MMA fighters who have left a significant mark in the rapidly growing world of UFC.

This unfiltered, humorous, and intimate series will document their experiences inside and outside the cage as they confront pivotal moments that will shape their legacies in the MMA domain, all while managing relationships with friends and family.

Paddy is infamously known to be brash and full of bravado in and out of the cage, whilst Molly is introspective and emotionally raw but no less outgoing. With their no-holds-barred careers, inspiring stories and powerful personalities, both are united by a hunger to win and a willingness to do anything to help each other out, both professionally and personally.

The series will also showcase their hometowns in Merseyside, celebrating the region’s rich culture. From the sandy and windswept beaches of Crosby where Molly and Paddy both walk their dogs to the vibrant and bustling Baltic Market which is the home to Molly’s restaurant, the reality of Molly and Paddy’s day to day lives will provide a unique look at this vibrant part of the UK.

Paddy and Molly said:

“We can’t wait for you all to see what a day in the life for us both entails. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows and a lot goes into what we do. You won’t believe it until you see it so get watching!”

Steve Regan, Executive Producer for Hello Mary, said:

“New series are always exciting to create but with characters as brilliant and entertaining as Paddy and Molly and a world that still feels unexplored to many people, this series has made myself and Hello Mary even more excited than usual!”

Nasfim Haque, Head of Content at BBC Three, said:

“BBC Three has established a track record in lifting the lid on some extraordinary, unexpected yet highly relevant talent to young audiences in the UK, so when we got the opportunity to work with these two brilliant, technicolour sportspeople we simply couldn’t refuse. Prepare yourselves… we cannot wait!”

Viewers will also have an insight into their personal lives by meeting their families, with Paddy’s wife, Laura, and Molly’s fiancée, Ellis, playing pivotal parts of their lives. With Laura currently pregnant with twins and the pair recently buying their dream home, how will Paddy balance his training and fighting career with a hectic home life?

As Molly dedicates time to training and travelling the world to prepare for her next fight, will she be able to fit in quality time at home with Ellis too?

With exclusive access to the dramas, challenges and laughs that go on behind-the-scenes of mixed martial arts, expect to see a side of Paddy and Molly you have never seen before.

Paddy & Molly: Show No Mersey is coming soon on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. Transmission details for the series will be revealed in due course.