MMA fighter battling flesh-eating infection that could kill him as fans urged to help
UFC flyweight Casey O’Neill has called on her fans to help a friend who is currently battling a life-threatening infection.with one last December, but thankfully he made a full recovery and is now booked to rematch Justin Gaethje in July.However, the infection can prove deadly if left to fester and Australian MMA fighter Tim Schulz is currently at risk of losing his leg and his life after contracting staph during a trip to Thailand.
So far, the page has raised almost £39,000 [$74,000 AUD] of its £53,000 [$100,000 AUD] target, with the help of O’Neill who shared the link on her social media platforms and implored her fans to donate.“I have a friend in Thailand who got a staph infection through to his bone, it’s looking likely he will lose his leg and never be able to fight again. Please considering donating if you have the means. Thank you,” the UFC star wrote.
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