Fight scene's cut (3)
I believe the answer is:
vie
'fight' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'scene's cut' is the wordplay.
'scene' becomes 'view' (synonyms).
'cut' means to remove the last letter.
'view' with its final letter taken away is 'VIE'.
(Other definitions for vie that I've seen before include "Compete (with others)" , "Struggle" , "Compete for something" , "Contend for superiority" , "contest" .)