Do you think it's pretty much a sure thing the loser gets cut?
If Marquardt loses, he is definitely gone. If Lombard loses, he might get another fight, since his two losses were at MW and somewhat controversial.
Hopefully Marquardt goes out on his shield, and doesn't give us a repeat of the Okami fight. As for Lombard, I'm fine not watching him fight again.
Controversial? Okami BEAT him. Lombard only got the last round.
Lombard will lose and get his walking papers