Watching them again, it is interesting. Matt vs. Fisk isn't really a thing. If anything, Matt and Fisk spend the vast majority of season 1 avoiding each other, only coming together for very specific moments. Which are great, outside of arguably their final confrontation. As that is just so... goofy.
For me, my favorite Matt vs. Fisk moment comes in season 2. That conversation in prison It is the most intense, most legitimately dangerous moment imo. We left off on episode 10 last night, so we are doing the last 3 tonight. I do feel like the Hand parts can be a bit lightweight in comparison, but I adore Elektra and her relationship with Matt. For me, the biggest advantage season 1 has over 2 is Fisk and Wesley. They are so fantastic. But I'd still take Frank and Elektra over them, along with season 2 just having more really good episodes. I'd also take the weakest episodes of season 2 over season's 1, though that is a lot closer.
I do think that season 1 starts out slower is an advantage for it. Season 2 starts out with arguably the best thing the Netflix shows have done, that it slows down was probably always going to be an issue. Though I rather love a lot of the material.