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Georges St. Pierre’s lawyer likens UFC contracts to slavery

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Georges St. Pierre’s contract standoff continues, as his lawyer spoke up against the UFC’s contract structures following the longtime welterweight champ’s statement of free agency earlier this week.

St. Pierre contends the UFC violated terms of his deal, and says he’s terminated his contract.

"I've done a lot of work in sports. When I read that contract, I was blown away by how restrictive it is," lawyer James Quinn told MMA Fighting. “They're basically tying him up for life. They have no rights and they own all of his licensing and all the other things.