showdown

noun

An event, especially a confrontation, that forces an issue to a conclusion.

noun

The laying down of the players’ cards face up to determine the winner of the pot in poker.

noun

The final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor

noun

The final round in a poker match, where the all remaining players’ cards have to be put down on the table and shown

noun

a hostile disagreement face-to-face