Let's say you're on the button with AA in a very loose game

UTG raises 6xBB, 5-6 people call.

Action is to you and the pot is very large, so wouldn't it make sense to try and win the pot right there?

I pushed because I believe you don't want more than 2-3 opponents against AA,

Anyways, UTG called with 88, and i won the pot (40BB). I probably would have lost if I limped because the flop was straight and flush connecting