In the third charge, Tzazo was cut down in front of Gelimer, who lost heart and fled to the mountains of Numidia. Gelimer soon realised that his position was hopeless and eventually gave himself up to the Emperor.
During the third attack, Tzazo was slain before Gelimer, causing him to lose heart and flee into the mountains of Numidia. After realizing he had no chance of victory, Gelimer eventually gave up and surrendered to the Emperor.