Football commentator Rex Hunt has been given a 12-month community based order after breaking a cyclist's finger in Melbourne last year.

Hunt was found guilty last week of causing reckless injury during a road rage incident at Elwood.

No conviction was recorded but Hunt will have to complete 100 hours of unpaid community work over the next year.

Outside court Rex Hunt said he was glad the case has been resolved.

"I'm glad it's over, I didn't want it to start , but I'll just get on with my life like I do every speed hump and away we go," he said.

"But I'm happy with the system that we operate under and I accept the judge's decision and I'm reasonably happy with the result."

During his trial, Hunt told the court the cyclist tried to headbutt him and punch him.

Hunt had testified that he was concerned for his safety and used reasonable force to protect himself.

During the trial the cyclist had testified that Hunt's car had swerved towards him and Hunt then broke his index finger in an unprovoked attack.