How do I create an 8 directional input system with a controller joystick?

I am trying to make an input sequence similar to the combos used in fighting games. However, whenever I input using the joystick on my controller, it doesn't input the way I'd like. For example, if I tilt my joystick upright, I would like it to input it as "upright" but instead it thinks "up" and "right" as if it was two inputs.

Here's the code I have so far:

Also, "ControllerDeadzone" is a local variable. Its set to 50.

Thank you in advance.

Why do you need all 8 directions? You can only detect left/right/up/down and the behavior will do the rest.

Lefx X axis<deadzone : 8direction simulate pressing Left
Lefx X axis>deadzone : 8direction simulate pressing Right
Lefx Y axis<deadzone : 8direction simulate pressing Up
Lefx Y axis>deadzone : 8direction simulate pressing Down

Sorry for the late reply. The second method you gave me is just what I needed. I just have one small problem. If the variable is set to less than 22.5, it rounds down to 0. I would prefer if it would round it to 360 instead.

Here's what I made.

You can add another event: If ControllerAxis=0 -> Set ControllerAxis to 360

Or with a single action:

Set ControllerAxis to (ControllerAxis=0 ? 360 : ControllerAxis)