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[Mortal Kombat] does anyone ever actually get penalized for breaking the rules?

They're introduced like they're a big deal, but various characters (mostly villains) always seem to break them with impunity.  The Elder Gods actively refuse to enforce them at least once, so it seems like they may as well not exist.

Breaking the rules and then losing in mortal kombat anyways doesnt count; I'm curious if someone with the power and authority to just enforce the rules ever actually enforces them.
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The Elder Gods punished Shao Khan for breaking the rules in Mortal Kombat 9 so they care but not a huge amount.  You'd have to get someone like Raiden, Fujin or Cetrion who the Elder gods give a shit about to go rules lawyers to the Elder Gods if it was any more minor violation.