Alexios Komnenos, whose army was considerably smaller and far less experienced, tried to ambush Bryennios' army but failed, and the wings of his own army were driven back by the rebels.
Alexios Komnenos tried to ambush Bryennios'army. Alexios Komnenos failed. Alexios Komnenos's army was considerably smaller and far less experienced. The wings of his own army were driven back by the rebels.