The problem with the self defense argument is he reacted with (potentially) deadly force. The cops have legally classified the rod as a deadly weapon. He's screwed. If he hadn't continued to beat on them once they were down and prone, and even after the crowd tried to stop him, he'd probably get off free and clear. But those last several swings were pretty clearly excessive. A jury will watch that video, and he's done for.
The women deserve a stiff penalty of the law. I absolutely hate when women get in a guy's face and act tough, because they know moral conduct says the man will not fight back. That moral 'law' is there to promote non-violence, so women who use it as a tool to get away with acting violently themselves are lower than low. But as much as I hate people like that, they dont (generally) deserve lethal force being used against them.
Turns out those incredibly obnoxious bitches were right after all, he really is a pussy. Two women get in his face, and he's gotta run find a weapon. Pussy ass woman beater... the guys in prison aren't going to be nice to this one.