Three years after leaving America’s Got Talent without advancing, Muhamed “Mr. Hammerhand” Kahrimanović returned to the competition and achieved the goal that had eluded him during his first appearance. The 67-year-old martial artist earned a Guinness World Records title by breaking 31 wooden baseball bats with his bare hand in just 30 seconds.

The feat marked a significant turnaround from his earlier audition on the show, when an unsuccessful record attempt resulted in four “no” votes from the judges.

During his Season 21 audition, Mr. Hammerhand entered the stage with rows of wooden baseball bats arranged for the challenge. Using only the edge of his bare hand, he struck the bats one after another before the 30-second timer expired. Officials confirmed that he had broken 31 bats, setting a new Guinness World Record and prompting applause from both the audience and the judging panel.

Although the performance centered on strength and technique, it also highlighted years of martial arts training and experience in record-breaking challenges.

Mr. Hammerhand’s return carried additional significance because of what happened during his first appearance on America’s Got Talent in 2023.

At that audition, he attempted to break more than 148 coconuts within one minute using one hand. The ambitious challenge proved far more difficult than expected, and he managed to break only 23 coconuts before time ran out. Simon Cowell pressed his red buzzer during the performance, and all four judges ultimately voted against sending him to the next round.

Rather than ending his pursuit, the setback became motivation to continue training before eventually returning to the competition.

Unlike many America’s Got Talent contestants who perform songs or dance routines, Mr. Hammerhand’s act belongs to a category of strength demonstrations that combine martial arts skills with record-breaking attempts. Success depends not only on physical power but also on precise technique, timing, conditioning, and years of repetitive practice to safely deliver force through the hand.

Outside of America’s Got Talent, Mr. Hammerhand has built a reputation as a multiple Guinness World Records holder. Over the years, he has completed numerous strength-based challenges involving objects such as walnuts, coconuts, and wooden materials, showcasing the discipline developed through decades of martial arts training.

His latest performance generated discussion among viewers about how such an act fits within the competition. Some questioned whether a record-breaking demonstration could develop into a full-scale stage production suitable for a Las Vegas residency, while others viewed the performance primarily as an inspiring comeback story rather than a traditional entertainment act.

Regardless of those opinions, the achievement itself represented a personal milestone. Returning to the same stage after an unsuccessful audition required confidence, especially while attempting another physically demanding record in front of a national television audience.

By successfully breaking 31 baseball bats and securing a Guinness World Record, Mr. Hammerhand transformed a previous disappointment into one of the memorable redemption stories of the season. His journey demonstrated persistence as much as physical ability, showing that setbacks do not necessarily mark the end of a competitor’s story.