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He may have been flying under the media radar recently, but that doesn't mean that Carlos "The Matador" Mortensen hasn't been hitting the tables regularly. After a short hiatus, Full Tilt Poker has announced the re-signing of the WSOP champ.

The story started as a rumor amongst several poker blogs before being confirmed by Full Tilt. The Matador is now appearing across as range of sites as the new addition to Full Tilt's Pros, and there is speculation that he will soon be back on the regular tournament scene.

While there was no real media hubbub about Mortensen rejoining his former sponsors, it is clear that The Matador will bring an experienced and professional edge to the already illustrious list of Full Tilt Pros.

For those who weren't around to see Mortensen's rise to fame during the early Noughties, you would probably recognize his unusual chip-stacking style (pictured).

A two-time World Series of Poker champion, Mortensen started his professional poker career after moving from Spain to the United States in the late 1990s. He basically came out of nowhere to snatch the ultimate prize at the 2001 WSOP: the $10,000 Championship Event - No Limit Hold'em. The victory was followed up two years later by a second WSOP bracelet when he took out the $5,000 Limit Hold'em event.

Mortensen has also won two World Poker Tour titles, as well as a string of other poker events throughout the world. His return to Full Tilt could be a harbinger of great things to come.

What are your thoughts on Full Tilt re-signing the two-time bracelet-winning Matador? Will his dominance from nearly a decade ago continue? Or will he find it difficult to compete at the same level as fellow Full Tilt Pros like Phil Ivey and Patrick Antonius? Have your say by commenting below!

- TheDoctor