I guess I’m in the minority here, but I wouldn’t mind seeing him come back if, and only if:
A) It’s for two fights to achieve the 50-fight milestone with the UFC.
B) It’s against the right opponents.
How about Cerrone vs. Ferguson and Cerrone vs. Guida? Ferguson would be a good fight for him as a final opponent, and Guida is from the same era and age as Cerrone, so it’s not like he’d be facing a new guy who could completely outclass him.
Dude deserves it, to be honest. He’s always been a company man and has stepped in so many times on short notice. I think the least the UFC could do for him is to let him reach 50 fights, just as long as it’s not against killers.