Barakhallahu feekum! And yes we Muslims not only follow the Quran but the Hadith as well. And our Prophet never beat his wives at all, and neither did His companions. And they are to us the best example ...Period!
Back to the OP the man undoubtedly got what he deserved. Perhaps he is been made an example of, given the rise in marital violence in Saudi as published recently. But whatever it be he and all other spouse beaters out there must learn their lesson.