Mateusz Gamrot says Poland is cleaner, safer, and more modern than America

UFC lightweight Mateusz Gamrot discussed his views on Poland versus the United States during a podcast appearance, asserting that Poland is cleaner, safer, more hospitable, and surprisingly more modern than America in many everyday aspects. Gamrot cited examples including payment technology in restaurants, where he noticed the U.S. was years behind Poland's adoption of portable card terminals. He criticized American hospitality, recounting being invited to barbecues where he would have gone hungry without bringing his own food, contrasting this with Polish generosity. Gamrot described American social interactions as superficial, noting the automatic "how are you?" exchange where genuine responses are not expected. While acknowledging the career advantages of training in the U.S., particularly Florida, Gamrot emphasized that life quality is not necessarily better, noting even his children prefer visiting their grandmother in Poland despite Florida's beaches and palm trees.