I considered a the new controles for MK 7
Its a mix from MK SM and Deception

For PS2
triangle, square, round and x: the basic combo moves
with r1 speciale move and r1 x: trow sand, stone, take weapon of ground and throw it ( maybe a snake from reptile lair)
but you have a power bar so you have to time your attacks and big attacks need more power.
L1 change fighting style (you have only 2 fighting styles)
L2 defend (but you caracter use defending moves like the game with jet li)
Every caracter has a special bar these gets full when you block or jus combo's when the bar is full you can hold the L2 button for getting in brutality mode and push R2 button to get weapon mode (more damage)

every match is a great battle and you can win points and upgrade youre moves and get new and bigger combo's
You also can unlock story movies about evry caracter with these points
every caracter has a lair or palace (you also unlock then other parts of the area)

and use it to youre advantage.
During matches you also have to test youre power.
If you get at a part of the area a sign appear and if you push a button you can use a deathtrap against you enemy and so instant kill him
like a rock throw it to youre enemy and button bash when he loses the rock falls on his head