how I accidentally won a Mario Strikers Tournament 

GLAD TO BE OF SERVICE TEAMMATE 🧞

announcers: *complimenting and praising each contestant* announcers: and we also have smallant

i love how the hosts go in great detail when talking about all the participants and then saying "and then we have smallant, that is all the participants"

After losing to the most skilled players, Ant just having fun with Doug and doing a meme match is extremely on brand for both of them.

Opponents: Training for 5 days to improve their skill SmallAnt: Lemme just switch to manual

Smallant going 3-0 without knowing how to sprint is the most smallant thing ever

I love how DougDoug just immediately went to be Smant’s bribery wingman

3:04 "Everyone has their own skills that could earn them the victory. ...and then we have Smallant as well."

I love how everyone else in the tourney got a cool intro, little feedback into what they did… But Smallant gets a “Yeah, he’s there.”

Smallant accidentally figuring out a strat to make up for his shortcomings as a teammate is so great

I love how they explained and complimented all the participants and then when they get to Tanner they’re just like “and then we have small ant… alright let’s get to the tournament!”

Him going 3-1 without knowing about a sprint button is so like him LMAO

Announcers: "Coney actually asked if he was too good for this tournament, as if we weren't gonna bring other gamers" Coney: Sweeps the tournament and takes someone who's never played the game through finals to win I mean, he had a point

I love Smant bribing Coney and Doug helping him justify it🤣

This is what you call self awareness and high intellect. You recognized you probably weren’t quite as good as some of the players, teamed up with the best one through beating your competition (*cough* bribery *cough*) and played to your teams strengths which was how strong your teammate was at the game. Honestly a very humble way to win a championship. Kudos to you!

That manual strat was 100% pivotal in winning and getting the most goals. That kind of thinking is one of the reasons you're so damn good at winning challenges

I like how ever since this tournament there has been about no other mario strikers tournament, you two are essentially undefeated world champions.

This is hilarious. The fact that while trying to get Coney points you found a winning strat is hilarious

I know it's perfectly believable and some would say expected, but it feels like a crazy crossover to see SmallAnt and DougDoug chilling with each other. Its just weird to see two vastly different personalities that I really enjoy come together to play some intense violent Mario soccer

Winning by understanding your limits and adapting accordingly is one of the best types of victory, you 100% deserved this

I love how all the streamers are being introduced. One at a time, they are mentioned and then something they are great at and why they will win. The last one was SmallAnt. To which was said, "And then there's SmallAnt." That's it. lol

I love how Smallant's chat not only made him aware that he could sprint but they also came up with the winning strategy xD

SmallAnt definitely takes the cake for unpreparedness, but I love that so many huge names in the gaming world went into this cash prize tournament with like 5-15 hours of experience lol

I've said it before and I will say it again, Coney randomly showing up and placing at events with much bigger streamers, this event, the ludwig fortnite tournaments, doug dougs pokemon chat runs, all the alpharad stuff, is so funny to me

I love that the "perfect coordination" between Coney and Smant was just Smant staying back with Waluigi while Coney does literally everything else.

I love how smallant gets the shortest introduction AND his face is just his icon while everyone else has an actual picture of their face

i really like his live chat, they legit helped them, thats some teamwork right there.

Man you remind me of Sly Cooper whenever you do your monologue. It's insane how well you'd fit the role

The strategy implemented at the end really goes to show how valuable it is to have support roles in team games! Why compete for scoring points when you can hang back and further fuel the most skilled player, right? Cover their weak spots so all they have to worry about is getting goals! Great job, man, you two made an amazing team.

“Am I to good?” Coney asks, continues to wipe the floor with everyone.

Smallant being treated as the middle child and him just being completely ok with it is both hilarious and sad

I like that the hosts gave each participant a very cool and inspiring introduction and for small at is like "yeah he exists i guess"

SmallAnt is a type of student who doesn't studies for the exam and still gets the highest marks.

As someone who regularly watches SmallAnt and DougDoug... I love how Doug just encourages Ant's bribery antics XD

Bruhhh smant winning by bribing the best player is so in character

I love the "there's a sprint button" your opponent: Wait, you didn't know there's a sprint button? this is the moment, the opponent realizes you've just played 4 games without sprinting, and won 3 of them.

I find it so cool that even though Smant wasn't the most skilled player, it was inevitably his and his chat's amazing idea which supported a highly skilled player, pushing the both if them to a massive victory. It's proof that a good strategy is just as important as a great execution.

God Damn I am just in love with SmallAnt. His energy, Intelligence, and calm but yet enthusiastic youtube style leads any viewer leaving wanting more. Absolutely love you and how kind, respectful, intelligent, and ethical you are. Truly just a refreshing youtuber to watch anytime and consistently entertaining us all. So Informative and well represented in every video. WE LOVE YOU

he's got the best raw skills I've ever seen in my entire life

Smallant paid to win that hilarious, but he did really well for barely playing the game. It was really cool seeing him improve as the tournament went on and that final strategy he and chat came up with was genius.

If the whole streamer thing ever falls flat. You'll have an amazing career making documentaries.

It's obvious that CHAT was the actual MVP in this tourney

At the end of the day, bribery always wins 😔 but seriously, awesome vid! I loved watching the vod back when this was recorded, and seeing the video that was made out of it is a great experience!

Smallant so wholesome that he felt bad for influcning Coney's choice of teammate by giving him 10 gifted subs that he also deviced a plan to get him an extra $300. Probably the nicest guy ever

Of course leave it up to smallant to accidentally win a tournament 😂

3:04 I love how they go into all this detail for everyone playing, talking about their backgrounds in gaming and Mario related stuff, and then they come across smallant and it’s just like, “yeah, you know him, he’s here, moving on.”

I love at the beginning they introduced all these high profile gamers. They talked about each players background. When it came down to you, they just said and Smallant with no real introduction. That must of felt like a fu you are not worthy of being here. I admire that you went on and played anyways. Most people in tournaments forget to have fun. You seemed to have fun, which is what made you go on.

Dude, you played the best support I've ever seen. Holy crap. As a Support main in every game I play, I applaud your performance.

Lmao, the detailed intros for everybody "and then we have SmallAnt as well"

That reaction on why he was chosen was hillarious

seeing small ant and dough interacting was like a fever dream lol

This is like a mini-arc in a sports anime, complete with the "outside the box" twist tactic change right at the end of Act 2 to basically take home a tourney. 🤣

That big brain Waluigi strat is why Smant is so interesting to watch. He picks up game mechanics and learns how to optimise according to the situation very quickly! Congrats on the win Smant!

they had nothing to say about you in the intro, that ****ing killed me

I have no idea who you are but I love Mario Strikers. Grew up playing the game and now it’s my first game on my new Switch. It’s kinda funny how during the intros for the tournament player they gave descriptions for each person and when they got to you it was basically “And we have SmallAnt… alright let’s start the show”.. lol and you won. Congrats on winning and great vid 👍🏾

I never thought I'd see SmallAnt and Doug crossover with each other but I will take it any day

Sometimes someone just has to play support and when it's done well, like SmallAnt did, then victory is all but guaranteed

Hah, I loved watching the video man. I’m not the greatest at keeping up with the ball as it gets thrown around as it constantly confuses me. So me and my uncle usually play together and I always go on manual. Since I found Manual mode, I have never gone off it. Me being a defensive character to keep them off my Uncle has won us nearly every online game we have played. Glad to know I am not the only one who is better at playing one character on defense than as a whole squad.

Announcers: *Great detail on what the players favorite games are and their skills* Also announcers: "oh yeah and theres smallant too" either was this was incredible

This is quite possibly the most Smallant thing that Smallant has ever done

Even though Smallant got carried he came up with a strat to dominate his opponents

I love the way Smant talked about his match vs Fir

Watching gaming videos now for maybe 10 years this is got to be in the top five all-time gaming vids I've ever seen great work man

I'm going to say it: what Smallant brings to tournaments like this is his sheer patience, tenacity, and tendancy to think up 900IQ plays on the spot. And in this "accidental win", he showed all of those traits.

The fact that they didn’t say anything good about you when they announced you is so funny

Every other competitor : lengthy introduction, list of accomplishments “And then we have smallant” … “Moving on”

Can we talk abt how in the introductions poo gave everyone a hype up and for smart it was just “and we have Small Ant too”

It’s very adorable watchin Smant when someone else is talking. Him just swaying back and forth and making over exaggerated facial expressions to be respectfully quiet but also keep people entertained. Love it.

"There's a sprint button? How useful is it?" -Smallant 2022

Finally, the Smallant+DougDoug collab I've been waiting for.

“And we have Smallant as well” they just didn’t introduce him and that is the funniest thing ever.

The introductions actually felt mostly equal, because I feel I learned almost nothing about any of the players other than Kelpsy being a speedrunner. Anyway, good work Smant! That strategy actually does sound pretty genius, props to you, Coney, and chat for making it work!

That was honestly a brilliant strat to put yourself in arguably the most reliably helpful position while complimenting the fact that your teammate was good enough to handle the rest. Brilliant idea that was well worth your share of the prize!

"Give it up for these amazing participants!" "oh and smallant is here too"

Smallant is the best and most experienced person when not using sprint

Smallant's way of storytelling never ceases to entertain me

Such a very detailed introduction for all the players on the tournament.... And then they left it with "AND WE HAVE SMALL ANT.... and thats that" haha i legit spilled my drink after that. 🤣

"How I bribed a good player and got carried in a Mario strikers tournament"

I havent seen the full video yet, but im confident in smants ability to win

"It's not a bribe, I'm just giving him 10 subs cause I like his performance"

I love how they introduced everyone with what qualities they got and with few sentences, but smallant was just: "yeah, and here we got smallant."

300 IQ SMALANT when you cant beat the game beat the format

Man, I really want to see more content with SmallAnt and DougDoug. Two of my favorite streamers right there

they really said "we have smallant as well" after listing the accomplishments of every one else rip

PooBear: *gives a thorough explanation on all the contestants* Also PooBear: "then we have Smallant!" *proceeds to start tourney*

Imagine being a pro and losing to someone who's never touched the game before, AND had to move houses during the prep time.

The commentator: "everyone can win! (Execept smallant)

I WANT MORE SMALLANT AND DOUGDOUG! That was hilarious and I love both of these guys and they're funny as shit together! Please do something with DougDoug!

Super underrated tournament style, for content creators you get to keep everyone playing for the entire tournament even if they were "eliminated". You still get rewarded for placing higher in the round robin and it seemed super fun!

Bro Mario and Sonic Olympic Games was so good, I used to play that with my brother all the time. But I've never really been a fan of other sports video games, and I didn't even know Mario Strikers existed until I watched this video. Teamwork makes the dreamwork fr, support is so underrated because everyone wants to be the star

Smallant has the biggest brain. I swear, he comes up with the clutchest ideas in tight situations.

Smallant's chat is always the GOAT, dudes and dudettes are crafty af

I was totally expecting some big brain move, and you did not disappoint lol and all these years of putting yourself through ridiculous challenges, makes you an expert at thinking outside the box

I love how Doug and Ant were just sort of vibeing the entire time.

I LOVED HOW SMALLANT USED WALUIGI AND HAD THE CHARACTER MANUALLY SO CONEY COULD CARRY HIM WITHOUT PROBLEMS

All credit to Shojo, There were only 8 seconds left and she'd nearly scored a goal in 2.

man you’re the best seriously

Winning the first bunch of matches without knowing the sprint button is hilarious 😂

the way he had the shortest intro was so funny

It is the most SmallAnt thing ever to recognize where he lacked in the game and come with a solution to overcome it. This is a great video just like always :)