I agree with the premise, but the Russel 2k[0] and the S&P 500[1] were down similar amounts today (on a percentage basis).
[0]https://www.google.com/search?q=INDEXRUSSELL:RUT&tbm=fin#scs... [1]https://www.google.com/search?q=INDEXSP:.INX&tbm=fin#scso=ui...