Ubiq -“On a subject who is exhibiting active resistance in order to gain control of the subject; and if lesser attempts at control have been or would likely be ineffective”
Yes, he was actively Resisting.
It’s obvious you didn’t Watch both videos. You make it seem that when they wanted to put him in the patrol car, he said – “Yes sir” – and went in calmly & sat down.
““Resisting” can be as simple as going limp, holding onto a pole or just saying “no” to being handcuffed”
This is the Legal definition, and he was doing much Worse than That!