'AGT' Season 19: Watch Howie Mandel's reaction to Full Steel Combat as group bombs

'AGT' Season 19 group Full Steel Combat's performances feature knights engaging in authentic combat, clad in full suits of steel armor, and wielding genuine weapons
UPDATED JUL 10, 2024
'AGT' Season 19 judge Howie Mandel feels unimpressed by Full Steel Combat's medieval times performance (@nbc)
'AGT' Season 19 judge Howie Mandel feels unimpressed by Full Steel Combat's medieval times performance (@nbc)

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: During the most recent episode of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, the spotlight was on Full Steel Combat, a mixed martial arts group showcasing their distinctive medieval-themed fighting skills to captivate the audience.

The group members adorned themselves in elaborate costumes, wielding swords and shields as they displayed their talents on stage. Their performance captivated the audience with a thrilling blend of athleticism and historical flair, bringing a new level of excitement to the competition.

Despite their best efforts, the trio of men failed to make a strong impression on the judging panel, which included Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara, with their performance.

When critiquing their performance, Howie remarked that it resembled a more subdued version of a Medieval Times show, albeit without the notable inclusion of a slowly roasted chicken as part of the spectacle.

"It was like a slower version of Medieval Times except you didn't slow roast the chicken," Howie shared. Unfortunately, Full Steel Combat did not advance to the next round of the NBC show, as all four judges unanimously hit their 'X' button and rejected their performance.

'AGT' Season 19 trio Full Steel Combat fails to impress judges (NBC)
'AGT' Season 19 trio Full Steel Combat fails to impress judges (@nbc)

Who are Full Steel Combat on 'AGT' Season 19?

Full Steel Combat is a group of skilled artists specializing in medieval mixed martial arts. Their performances feature knights engaging in authentic combat, clad in full suits of steel armor, and wielding genuine weapons.

With a history spanning six years, Full Steel Combat prides itself on its unscripted performances. Their exhibition shows offer a unique experience compared to scripted or choreographed performances.

It showcases intense one-on-one duels using a variety of weapons such as axes, swords, shields, and maces, along with team fights that emphasize the importance of collaboration in achieving victory.

The climax of their show is an epic melee where all participants engage in a chaotic battle, testing their skills and survival instincts. Full Steel Combat can customize the size and duration of their performance to suit the specific requirements of any event.

'AGT' Season 19 trio Full Steel Combat is a medieval mixed martial arts group (NBC)
'AGT' Season 19 trio Full Steel Combat is a medieval mixed martial arts group (@nbc)

'AGT' Season 19 trio Full Steel Combat performs at festivals 

Over the past few years, the medieval mixed martial arts group known as Full Steel Combat has become a familiar presence at various festivals, delighting audiences with their impressive combat skills.

From the renowned Texas Renaissance Festival, the biggest Renaissance-themed event in the country, to Comicpalooza, the Renaissance Faire Night at the Texas Stars hockey game, the Texas Medieval Merriment Festival, the Texas Viking Festival, and many other events, Full Steel Combat has consistently captivated spectators with their impressive displays of fighting techniques.

Their Instagram account is filled with captivating images and videos showcasing their performances at numerous festivals, attracting an impressive following of over 5.5K followers currently.

'AGT' Season 19 trio Full Steel Combat performs at festivals (NBC)
'AGT' Season 19 trio Full Steel Combat performs at festivals (@nbc)

'America's Got Talent' Season 19 releases new episode every Tuesday at 8 pm ET on NBC.

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