According to MMApayout.com, Full Tilt Poker will no longer be allowed to advertise with the Ultimate Fighting Championships.

"UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, FULL TILT POKER WILL NOT BE ALLOWED FOR ANY UPCOMING EVENTS," read an e-mail sent out by UFC.

MMApayout says that the UFC has always been wary of advertising with sportsbooks and other online gambling companies as they are often seen as competitors of the Las Vegas casinos were a number of the UFC mixed martial art events take place and also because of the uncertainty arising from the UIGEA.

Full Tilt was brought in as a sponsor because the current global economic downturn made it difficult to get ad sponsors and just like at poker events, the "Full Tilt" logo was seen on gear (hats, t-shirts etc.) worn by fighters.

No more thanks to Spike TV.

"The road seemed to have taken another turn, as MMAPayout.com learned that UFC television partner Spike TV has stepped in and nixed Full Tilt from being a sponsor on its’ [sic] airwaves," said MMApayout.

"Sources indicated the Spike embargo on Full Tilt would go into effect at UFC 95 card on Spike. The ban affected the UFC in its ability to have signage on the Octagon mat as well as naming rights on the replays during the broadcast. The ban didn’t look to affect the fighters, who were able to wear signage for the poker company on the card. This was thought to be phased out by the next Spike card in Nashville, though," the MMA business site went on to say.