Conor McGregor responds to claims he body shamed Khloe Kardashian

The Irishman came under fire for comments he made earlier this week.

Conor McGregor is a man known for letting his mouth run away with him. Coming up to big fights, you're almost guaranteed to hear a quote from the fighter that will shock or enthuse you. Speaking to GQ, the Dublin man talked about going to Malibu in America to look for the infamous Kardashians. The fighter was quoted as saying "Maybe I'll search for Khloe's big fat ass- - she's been floating around Malibu".

honestly fuck conor mcgregor & his gross misogyny & his casual voyeurism & his cocky objectifications. pic.twitter.com/lTr1zy5Uph

— ya girl lou (@_louisehynes) February 15, 2017

The revelation from Conor left fans slightly agog at his ridiculous language when speaking about the reality star.

@TMZ @TMZ_Sports disgusting & disrespectful towards Khloe & any other woman for that matter! ?

— T. Thompson Smith (@blondie2cute) February 16, 2017

@TMZ spoken like a true married about to be dad aww ?

— marcos_8008 (@Okmarcos_11) February 16, 2017

@TMZ @TMZ_Sports What a class act he is.??

— Warren (@Lndjet) February 16, 2017

According to TMZ however, Conor said the magazine twisted his words slightly, saying his comments were supposed to be complimentary to the Kardashian. Speaking to reporters in Beverly Hills, Conor said GQ "wrote it like it was a bad thing!".