Its same im sure i think it takes awhile to get use to.The AI has pattern which makes it easier for example some characters like the ninjas,tsung, baraka, kung lao, and a few other i think but the females and lui kang i cant do it . Jump backwards and the computer will follow then do a roundhouse to them or uppercut ect.They will almost always will jump forward while you jump backwards you can always hit them with a easy spot.

If ur on side 2, use the technique to push ur opponent back, this same trick worked in the arcades.