Mateusz Gamrot stated in a podcast interview that Poland is cleaner, safer, more hospitable, and in many ways more modern than the United States. The UFC lightweight described experiences in American restaurants where payment technology was years behind Poland's standards. He criticized American hospitality, recalling being invited to barbecues where he would have gone hungry without bringing his own food, contrasting this with Polish generosity. Gamrot noted that American social interactions are superficial, with people not genuinely interested in how others are doing. He acknowledged the U.S. has advantages for sports careers but emphasized that quality of life is not necessarily better there. The Polish fighter's children even expressed wanting to return home to their grandmother despite being in Florida with palm trees and beaches.
