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UFC veteran Cris Cyborg officially becomes U.S. citizen

Sometimes you just have to take the good with the bad.

After applying for citizenship back in 2015, former Strikeforce and current Invicta FC Featherweight Champion, Cristiane Justino, is officially an American citizen, according to a report from CBS Los Angeles.

"Cyborg" made it official with a naturalization ceremony earlier today in Los Angeles, California.

Today I became a Brazilian American, a symbol of all the hard work and opportunities I've received since moving to the USA 8 years ago. pic.twitter.com/pLa82P4eTE

— Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) December 13, 2016

"The first time I went to America, I had the opportunity to fight here and people really appreciate my work and appreciate my sport.