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PR Lighting XL Beam 300s Box Clever in Jordan
R.B. light up Cage Warriors fighting extravaganza
AMMAN, Jordan – PR lighting fixtures have been found lighting up many events around the world — but never before have they been involved in MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) ‘cage fighting.’
Cage fighting is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles.
Over in Jordan, Amman-based R.B. Live Productions, the PR Lighting distributors, have been building ringside ground support trusses for Cage Warriors, an international association performing their art in more than five countries, with live television broadcast.
According to R.B. Live Productions owner/operations manager, Emad Al Rabadi, “Generic and effects lighting are among the most important elements of the show, especially for the fighters’ entrance and the red /blue color changing (depending on the fighter’s corner).” PR Lighting’s fully-featured XL Beam 300 automated light has a major role to play, with its long throw beam and advanced color mixing system.
Located in King Hussein Youth City, the New Boxing Arena is now the biggest boxing arena in Jordan. It was inaugurated recently with a six-hour-long Cage Warriors event, when around 2,200 people turned up for the event, which was televised on international sports TV channels.
Experienced British LD James Cameron Quigley designed the set, calling on 24 XL Beam 300s to surround the fighters’ entrance with dramatic beam effects.
Al Rabadi admits, “I didn’t expect this degree of output from these fixtures. I was shocked by the brightness and lens quality. With the zoom function you can achieve different types of effect, with the great CMY color saturation and fast, smooth movement.
“It was the first time the lighting designer had experienced the XL Beam 300s,” he continues, “and as they were the main lighting effect for the show, he was more than happy with the impact, as were the promoters.”
