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Technically Skorro Tumbella and Nyms conflict over the Ximhungwe pride could count. Though that was more between two opportunistic semi nomadic lions.
Solitary lions often struggle a lot in life. They have to work hard with often little rewards. Food is never a certainty and without a backup to fall back on when injured, any form of confrontation is a mayor risk for them.
A solitary pride male however, has a solid source of food, even when injured and the mental boost of the lionesses. So he will be in a much better shape and position during a fight.
So indeed. These sorts of takeovers are unlikely. More often the nomadic male just avoids the other.
Though one never knows how a cow catches a hare. If the nomadic male finds the territorial one in the perfect circumstance, all bets are off. So 1vs1 takeovers shouldnt be ruled out entirely.