As a result of his political ties to John XXIII against Ladislaus, Braccio also received the command of Bologna before he became lord of Perugia.

Braccio used his famous tactics of using repeated cavalry assaults carried on by smaller units, seeking for weak spots in the enemy's line.

This also allowed his troops time to refresh, as the battle was fought under an implacable sun.

The Perugians had 3,000 cavalry captured and 300 casualties; Braccio da Montone's troupes had 180 men-at-arms killed.

Members of the Michelotti family taken prisoners were killed, a not usual outcome for condottieri battles.