Complex sentence: Through the fight, Matsui's superior wrestling and unorthodox strikes paid off, and he kept control over Pelé while landing consistent punishment from his guard; he also got pops by throwing pro wrestling dropkicks every time the fight went standing.
Split into simpler sentences: Through the fight, Matsui's superior wrestling and unorthodox strikes paid off, and he kept control over Pelé while landing consistent punishment from his guard. The Japanese wrestler also got pops by throwing pro wrestling dropkicks everytime the fight went standing.