UFC And Boxing: Best Fights To Watch This Easter

Easter weekend is usually about slowing things down, but this time around, fight fans are getting the exact opposite. Across MMA and boxing, there’s a solid lineup of events that make it worth staying in and tuning out the holiday calm for a bit. From UFC prospects looking to break through to heavyweights throwing bombs and a stacked women’s boxing card in the UK, it’s a surprisingly busy few days.

Just because its Easter weekend, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some great combat sports fights to watch. This Easter has some matchups that would be garnering a lot of interest. If you’re figuring out what to watch, here’s a clean breakdown of the key cards.

UFC Fight Night Moicano vs Duncan

The UFC returns with UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan in Las Vegas. These Apex cards don’t always have big names, but they usually deliver when it comes to action.

Main card & key fights

Renato Moicano vs Chris Duncan (lightweight main event)
Virna Jandiroba vs Tabatha Ricci (strawweight)
Charles Radtke vs Carlos Souza (welterweight)

With a full lineup of prelims as well, this is the kind of card where fighters are looking to make a statement rather than just pick up a win.

Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder

In boxing, the spotlight shifts to a heavyweight clash between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder. It’s not about finesse here, it’s about impact.

Main event

Chisora vs Wilder (heavyweight)

Undercard

Viddal Riley vs Mateusz Masternak (cruiserweight)
Denzel Bentley vs Endry Saavedra (middleweight)

This is one of those fights where you don’t overthink it. If it lasts long, it’ll be fun. If it ends early, it’ll probably be dramatic.

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MVP women’s UK event

The UK card might quietly be one of the best of the weekend, especially for fans of women’s boxing. Headlined by Caroline Dubois, it’s a strong mix of established names and rising talent.

Main event

Caroline Dubois vs Terri Harper

Undercard

Ellie Scotney vs Mayelli Flores Rosquero
Chantelle Cameron vs Michaela Kotaskova
Irma Garcia vs Emma Dolan

This card stands out because it’s not just about one fight. There’s real depth here, with multiple high level matchups that could easily headline smaller events on their own.

Overall, this Easter weekend ends up being a bit of a hidden gem for combat sports. The UFC brings its usual unpredictability, heavyweight boxing brings the chaos, and the MVP card adds quality and depth. If you’re a fight fan, this is one of those weekends where there’s always something worth watching.